Jackson Pollock and his gestural paintings are icons of abstract expressionism. His groundbreaking works evolved from a period of experimentation during which Pollock drew upon influences from Native American art, Mexican muralists, and the European avant-garde -most notably from Picasso. With an illustrated chronology and extensive bibliography, this catalog reveals the artistic and intellectual development of one of the greatest American artists.
Jackson Pollock and his gestural paintings are icons of abstract expressionism. His groundbreaking works evolved from a period of experimentation during which Pollock drew upon influences from Native American art, Mexican muralists, and the European avant-garde -most notably from Picasso. With an illustrated chronology and extensive bibliography, this catalog reveals the artistic and intellectual development of one of the greatest American artists.