Jackson Pollock
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- An American painter: Jackson Pollock was a United States artist renowned for developing and using a distinctive drip painting technique. He is considered a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum is hosting a major exhibition featuring works by Jackson Pollock.
- Jackson Pollock revolutionized modern art with his energetic drip paintings.
- Scholars often study the influence of Jackson Pollock on post-war American art.
Advanced Usage
- "Pollock-esque": (adjective) describing a style reminiscent of or influenced by Jackson Pollock's techniques, particularly characterized by dynamic, seemingly chaotic drips and splatters of paint.
- The artist's latest series has a very Pollock-esque quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Pollock (noun): A common shorthand reference for Jackson Pollock within artistic contexts.
- The auction set a new record for a Pollock.
- Abstract Expressionism (noun): The art movement with which Jackson Pollock is most closely associated.
- Action painting (noun): A term often used to describe the vigorous, physical style of painting practiced by Pollock.
Synonyms
- Artist: A general term for a practitioner of the visual arts.
- Painter: A more specific term for an artist who works with paint.
Related Phrases
- Drip technique / Drip painting: The specific method pioneered by Jackson Pollock.
- He experimented with the drip technique made famous by Jackson Pollock.
Noun
- United States artist famous for painting with a drip technique; a leader of abstract expressionism in America (1912-1956)