Jackson Pollock

""Jackson Pollock"" is a book written by Frank O'Hara, which provides an in-depth exploration of the life and work of the famous American artist, Jackson Pollock. The book covers Pollock's upbringing in Wyoming, his education in New York City, and his eventual rise to fame as a leading figure in the abstract expressionist movement. O'Hara provides detailed analysis of Pollock's most famous works, including his drip paintings, and examines the artistic and cultural context in which they were created. The book also delves into Pollock's personal life, including his troubled relationships with his family and his struggles with alcoholism. Through extensive research and interviews with those who knew Pollock, O'Hara paints a vivid portrait of this iconic artist and his lasting impact on the art world.Part Of The Great American Artists Series Of Books.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Jackson Pollock, the towering American artist who was to revolutionize twentieth-century art with his “dripping” painting technique, grew up between the late 1920s and the late 1940s, the youngest of five boys born in the American West. Though often apart, whether they were traveling for work or for studies, sons and parents kept in close touch through their regular exchange of letters. Their correspondence offers an invaluable insight into the formation of one of America’s most influential artists, but it also draws a unique portrait of America itself between two momentous events in its history: the Great Depression and World War II. These letters – many of which are published for the first time in this volume – show that the Pollock brothers took a keen and early interest in art and politics. Their interest in painting was stimulated in part by Thomas Hart Benton, then a teacher at the Art Students League in New York, whose passion and commitment was to influence them profoundly. Jackson followed his oldest brother Charles to New York to study with Benton. While Charles subscribed to many of his mentor’s left-wing beliefs and remained determined to bring art and social justice together, Jackson was far less committed to this ideal – he enjoyed life and traveled across America, hitting the open road and jumping from train to train, finding himself thrown out of school and even ending up in prison for a day, prodded on by his pronounced mystical leanings to search for his own way to express his artistic intuitions. Through this vivid, lively and often moving correspondence from an atypical yet very American family, we catch a novel glimpse of Jackson Pollock the man, as well as of the various artistic schools and debates that established what has now become modern art. This remarkable volume will be enjoyed by anyone interested in Jackson Pollock and modern art, as well as anyone interested in twentieth-century America. The volume includes original works of art by Charles Pollock and an Introduction by Michael Leja, an expert on Abstract Expressionism and the work of Jackson Pollock.

""Fifteen Years of Jackson Pollock: November 28 to December 31, 1955"" is a book that documents the retrospective exhibition of the American painter Jackson Pollock. The exhibition was held at the Sidney Janis Gallery in New York City from November 28 to December 31, 1955. The book includes a foreword by the gallery owner, Sidney Janis, and an introduction by the art critic Clement Greenberg. The main content of the book is a collection of photographs of Pollock's paintings that were displayed during the exhibition. The photographs are accompanied by brief descriptions of each painting, including the title, date, and medium. The book also includes a chronology of Pollock's life and career, as well as a bibliography of books and articles about the artist. Overall, ""Fifteen Years of Jackson Pollock"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the work of this influential artist and the history of modern art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.