The introductory pages were very informative and interesting. Clever illustrations and story lines, together with fullcolor reproductions of actual paintings, give children a. Evelyn toyntons portrait of jackson pollock reveals the artist in complex, colourful detail, writes christopher bray. Feb 25, 2012 evelyn toyntons portrait of jackson pollock reveals the artist in complex, colourful detail christopher bray sat 25 feb 2012 19. This post and its photos may contain affiliate links. In their monumental and impressive biography, jackson pollock. Li author writes mystery about pollock car crash newsday. Discover librarianselected research resources on jackson pollock from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. Number 31, 1950, and portrait and a dream 1953 michael. Jackson pollock has 20 books on goodreads with 319 ratings.
In his revolutionary paintings of the late 1940s, he dripped or poured paint into complex webs of interlacing lines, rhythmically punctuated by pools of color. Apr 09, 2020 jackson pollock, in full paul jackson pollock, born january 28, 1912, cody, wyoming, u. Mar 31, 2017 author of jackson pollock, jackson pollock, from pollock to marden, no limits, just edges, jackson pollock. His father, leroy pollock, was a farmer and a government land surveyor, and his mother, stella may mcclure, was a fierce woman.
January 28, 1912 august 11, 1956 was an american painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement he was widely noticed for his technique of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface drip technique, enabling him to view and paint his canvases from all angles. Clever illustrations and story lines, together with fullcolor reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realist overview of each artists life and style in these fun and educational biographies. Her most recent novel is the oriental wife, published in 2011. Jackson pollock, in full paul jackson pollock, born january 28, 1912, cody, wyoming, u. One of pollock s masterpieces, blue poles, is an american painting which has become an australian icon. Paul jackson pollock was born on january 28, 1912 in cody, wyoming. His greatness lies in the development of a radical, totally abstract style in the. Jackson pollock getting to know the worlds greatest artists. Based on family letters and documents, lengthy interviews with his widow, lee krasner, as well as his psychologists and psychoanalysts, this book explodes the myths surrounding his death in 1956. During his lifetime he received widespread publicity and serious.
Landaus monograph, jackson pollock, is clearly the. An american saga cheapened the prize, that the award was. Oconnor protests that the awarding of the 1990 pulitzer prize for biography to our book jackson pollock. In his revolutionary paintings of the late 1940s, he dripped paint into complex webs of interlacing lines, rhythmically punctuated by pools of color. Jackson pollock by mike venezia scholastic books for kids. Like the other books in the series, this one features surprising novelties, including a touchandfeel element, making. Jackson pollocks blue poles by anthony white, jackson pollock book description. Paul jackson pollock has been one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Jackson pollock was an influential artist of the abstract exprssionist movement who radicalized painting with his drip style technique that revolutionized art for future generations. In its edition of august 8 th, 1949, life magazine ran a feature article about jackson pollock that bore this question in the headline. Author of jackson pollock, jackson pollock, from pollock to marden, no limits, just edges, jackson pollock. The pioneering drip technique of jackson pollock 1912 1956 introduced the notion of action painting, where the canvas became the. Jackson pollock was an influential american painter, and the leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement in the art world. Jackson pollock, widely regarded as the most important painter of the second half of the twentieth century, was the first american artist to capture the public imagination.
Jackson pollock s blue poles by anthony white, jackson pollock book description. Learn how this artist put himself in his art while he painted in this introduction to one of the most unique artists of the twentieth century. The text accompanying the recipes is informative and his creativity obviously extended into the kitchen. Jackson pollock s art was called this because of how he painted.
Focusing on major works that span the artists career including mural 1943, cathedral 1947, number 1a, 1948, one. With their allover composition, apparent abstraction, and spontaneous but controlled paint handling, these powerful works announced the. Two centuries of artists and writers on the beach 2002, and the jackson pollock box 2010. Based on more than 2,000 interviews with 850 people, jackson pollock is the first book to explore the life of a great artist with the psychological depth that marks the best biographies of literary and political figures. On april 30, 1961, the new york times magazine published five letters to the editor regarding an article by clement greenberg that had appeared in its pages two weeks earlier, entitled against the authors will the jackson pollock market soars. Jackson pollock artist bio and art for sale artspace. Jackson pollocks art was called this because of how he painted. Jackson pollock icons of america by evelyn toynton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A clever, charmingly quirky portrayal of painter jackson pollock and the first in a series of picturebook biographies of contemporary artists jackson pollock was unlike any other painter. No artist of our time has been more controversial, and pollock s reputation as the archetypal abstract expressionist has assumed mythic overtones. During his life, thanks to his professional relationship with peggy guggenheim, pollock gained considerable fame and notoriety. If you make a purchase through these links, i may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Could a painter who flung paint at canvases with a stick, who poured and hurled it to create roiling vortexes of color and line, possibly be considered great.
The abstract paintings of the american artist jackson pollock 19121956 are among the highest achievements of 20th century art. The essential jackson pollock essentials such desperate joy. Apr 12, 2019 paul jackson pollock was born on january 28, 1912 in cody, wyoming. Instead of sitting in front of an easel with brushes, he poured paint over canvases rolledout across the floor, moving, splashing, and making the vivid. During his lifetime, pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety. The museum of modern art twentyfifth anniversary, 2018. Less gossipy than steven naifeh and gregory white smiths jackson pollock lj 889, this book treats pollock s personal life, creative work, and cultural milieu as discrete elements that produce a gradually developing image, not always in accord with the publics view of pollock as rebellious cowboy or counterculture loner. He studied 192931 in new york city, mainly under thomas hart benton, but he was more strongly influenced by a. Food preparation for jackson and his wife, artist lee krasner, was not a tiresome daily chore but an extension of their creative outlook that blossomed into a shared passion. Jackson pollock was always well suited to being an american icon. This book features 11 paintings by pollock selected from momas substantial. Jackson pollock an american saga book cover by steven naifeh and gregory white smith isbn 978.
Jackson pollock 19121956 not only put american art on the map with his famous drip paintings, he also served as an inspiration for the character of stanley kowalski in tennessee williamss a streetcar named desirethe role that made marlon brando famous. For the first time, the epochal allover drip paintings of 194750 as well as the radical. The pioneering drip technique of jackson pollock 19121956 introduced the notion of action painting, where the canvas became the. According to this thoroughly researched and well written biography, jackson pollock was a semiilliterate, macho. Evelyn toyntons portrait of jackson pollock reveals the artist in complex, colourful detail christopher bray sat 25 feb 2012 19. Jackson pollock the artist needs no introductionbut lesser known is jackson pollock the gardener, baker, and dinnerparty host. Her new book, an accidental corpse dunemere books, 304 pp.
Ryder and the mexican muralists, especially siqueiros. Energy made visible, which came out in 1972, has a similarly sentimental focus, and offers up anecdotes so uncritically that. Finalist, national book awards 1990 for nonfiction. Dec 12, 1988 jackson pollock maintained that nothing in his paintings was accidental. Its more than sixty years since jackson pollocks death, and in all that time there has been no major, powerful, at once historical and critical study of his art. Jackson pollocks greatness lies in developing one of the most radical abstract styles in the history of modern art, detaching line from color, redefining the categories of drawing and. List of books and articles about jackson pollock online research. Deborah solomons biography sets jackson pollock in his time and portrays him as a shy, often withdrawn person, full of insecurities and selfdoubts, and frequently unable to express himself about his art or its meaning. Her novel modern art, loosely based on the story of lee krasner and jackson pollock, was a new york times notable book of the year. Jackson pollock by elizabeth frank, paperback barnes. This article about a biographical or autobiographical book on an artist is a stub. He was brash, unrefined, driven, and selfdestructive, all the qualities that fit our cultural stereotype of the artistic genius.
Its as imposing as a history book, as entertaining as a novel and as close as the. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Solomon interviewed two hundred people who knew pollock and his work and she has drawn extensively on pollock s own writings and other personal papers. Books art pollock pollock image 1 pollock image 2 pollock image 3 pollock image 4 pollock image 5 pollock image 6 pollock image 7.
Pollocks modernism provides a new interpretation of the art of jackson pollock 19121956, one that is based on a phenomenological investigation of the pictorial effects of particular paintings. Jackson pollock s greatness lies in developing one of the most radical abstract styles in the history of modern art, detaching line from color, redefining the categories of drawing and painting, and finding new means to describe pictorial space. This book features eleven paintings by pollock selected from the museum of modern arts substantial collection of his work. One of pollocks masterpieces, blue poles, is an american painting which has become an australian icon. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jackson pollock is widely considered the most challenging and influential american artist of the twentieth century. Published by the museum of modern art, new york, 2017.
Now michael schreyachs superb pollocks modernism is here to supply that lack. Sep 02, 2015 the show dives into the personal address books complete with enigmatic notes, strikethroughs, and ink stainsof artists like jackson pollock and joseph cornell. Jackson pollock january 28, 1912 august 11, 1956 was an american painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. An american saga, steven naifeh and gregory white smith strive to achieve nothing less than a full understanding of the complex social and psychological forces that lay behind the work of an artist considered by many to be americas greatest abstract painter. The show dives into the personal address books complete with enigmatic notes, strikethroughs, and ink stainsof artists like jackson pollock and joseph cornell. Like brando, pollock became an icon of rebellion in 1950s america, and the brooding, defiant persona captured in photographs of the. From 1938 to 1942, pollock worked on the federal art project in new york city. He showed the world that canvas did not need to be set upon an easel, but rather spread out in the raw where the artist could become fully immersed in his craft and approach it from all sides and angles. Solomon interviewed two hundred people who knew pollock and his work and she has drawn extensively on pollocks own writings and other personal papers. With their allover composition, apparent abstraction, and spontaneous but controlled. According to this thoroughly researched and well written biography, jackson pollock was a semiilliterate, macho posturing, boastful, jealous, violently mean drunk.
Food preparation for jackson and his wife, artist lee krasner, was not a tiresome daily chore but an extension of their creative outlook. The almost mythic jackson pollock a roughshod, illmannered, prodigiously ambitious, aggressive, alcoholic, tormented artistis alive and unwell in this book. Jackson pollock maintained that nothing in his paintings was accidental. The book includes artist friends and their work for those unfamiliar with pollocks circle and life story. Jackson pollock, roy lichtenstein, robert rauschenberg and jasper johns each made a tremendous impact on modern art in the 20th century. But in fact, of the two new books about pollock published in recent weeks, ellen g. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting. Books art pollock pollock image 1 pollock image 2 pollock image 3 pollock image 4 pollock image 5 pollock image 6 pollock image 7 abstract action.
The almost mythic jackson pollocka roughshod, illmannered, prodigiously ambitious, aggressive, alcoholic, tormented artistis alive and unwell in this book. Based on family letters and documents, lengthy interviews with his. These latest volumes in the moma artist series, which. Jackson pollock is widely considered the most challenging and influential american artist of the 20th century.
As a pioneer of abstract expressionism, he was a key figure in the postwar tradition that brought american art to the forefront of the international scene. Dinner with jackson pollock book by robyn lea assouline. With their allover composition, seemingly total abstraction, and gestural but remarkably controlled handling of paint. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. Is he the greatest living painter in the united states. Jackson pollock american abstract expressionist painter, 19121956 guide to pictures of works by jackson pollock in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. She has written numerous exhibition catalogues and articles in popular and scholarly publications.
As pioneers of revolutionary movements such as abstract expressionism and pop art, they are key figures in the postwar transitions that brought american art to the forefront of the international scene. His father, leroy pollock, was a farmer and a government land surveyor, and his mother, stella may mcclure, was a. Jackson pollock made a tremendous impact on modern art in the twentieth century. Pollockasexistentialcowboy was already a cliche before his death, but robertsons text does little to temper or dispel the romantic and sentimental extremes of this view. First published in 1989, this is a pretty comprehensive monograph. Pollock, including dennecker code, the, and goerings list, and more on. Jul 02, 2002 jackson pollock is widely considered the most challenging and influential american artist of the 20th century. List of books and articles about jackson pollock online. During his lifetime he received widespread publicity and. A new exhibition reveals the intimate details inside the little black books of some of americas great artists. Jackson pollocks most popular book is the yellow wallpaper.