Aug 31 2011
Abstract Expressionist Canvas Art – The Modern Canvas Art of Jackson Pollock
Modern canvas art evolved over many decades: From the end of the nineteenth century through to the sixties until it was superseded by new contemporary artistic ideals: Pop art being among the most notable. Modern canvas art reached a crescendo during the fifties and sixties in America through Abstract Expressionism. Jackson Pollock was one of the most significant and influential and remains at the forefront of conversation when discussing modern canvas art today. A Unique Style New York became a centre for the rise of this new and expressive art form. It became one of the most significant artistic movements of the time and modern canvas art progressed rapidly as a result. Modern canvas art at this time was varied. However, the canvas art of Jackson Pollock is unlike any other. His oil paintings are large scale, uncontrolled (in the traditional sense of the word) and highly personal. In this way it is liberated – Something which all modern canvas art has in common regardless of its style. Action Painting Jackson Pollock’s unique style became known as Action painting – A term which was first used by art critic Harold Rosenberg in 1952. Pollock’s Action painting defied every written and unwritten law of traditionalism. He rejected brushes in favor of pouring, dripping and applying the paint with sticks. He rejected oils in favor of enamel paint. He also rejected the easel, laying his huge canvases on the floor. Life magazine published an article on his unique approach in 1949. The article questioned whether Pollock was the greatest living painter in America: Today this question continues to provoke discussion � As do his unique canvas art works.
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