2007-10-30 04:51:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
I wouldn't let him paint our hallway.
He's rubbish.
2007-10-30 04:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by mainwoolly 6 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Actually, I'd say he's quite inspirational. I agree with dreamweave123, his work is more than just paint thrown on to a canvas (although I particularly like 'Galaxy', one of his many paint-splash paintings). He has such a hands-on approach to art and I think that that is something that he really developed in the whole of the art world.. I do find it a bit annoying when people assume his work can be copied so easily, you have to look into the painting before you can understand and create similar work to him.
2007-10-30 06:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by jinxxeh 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that his paintings should not be judged by reproductions, which happens all too frequently for all painting.
When experiencing his paintings, I was surprised at how 'deep' they are, spatially. If you spend time with them, the layers of splatters have the effect of dropping back, much like stars in a night sky.
It is also very instructive to look at his history, particularly at his figurative work.
Have a look here:
http://www.cab.u-szeged.hu/wm/paint/auth/pollock/
2007-10-30 05:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by Daphne 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
He's the reigning "highest painting ever sold".
"No. 5, 1948" for USD 140 million
A 140 million dollars is too much for "just a splash". (price is not a basis of beauty though)
I personally think he's a genius, a pioneer. People may disagree but I won't argue, I don't think they would "UNDERSTAND".
2007-10-31 00:01:04 · answer #4 · answered by qwerty 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Interesting and intuitive. A true abstract impressionist. A master of the creative accident! If you have seen originals of his work you would detect items embedded in the paint, hence very textural.
2007-10-30 08:31:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, in England his name is used in rhyming slang.
Jackson Pollocks = boIIocks
boIIocks = testicles or total rubbish, depending on context.
Therefore, in this context Jackson Pollocks = Total rubbish.
2007-10-30 05:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by line_swine 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You should see the back wall of our garage where we test tins of spray paint, every bit as good as Jackson Pollock and you can have it for half the price.
2007-10-30 05:01:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
I just studied him at college and found out his earlier work is better but his splash painting overshadow them. His wife is better than him her name is Lee Krasner. Also you should look at john squire (guitarist) hes done some good drip style paintings
2007-10-30 08:35:18 · answer #8 · answered by sandwedge 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I like the drippy effect.
2007-10-30 06:34:56 · answer #9 · answered by Sunny Day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that he is very unique not a lot of painter can SPLAT it onto canvas and it be outrageously artistic....so i think he is awesome...
2007-10-30 05:04:47 · answer #10 · answered by sierra 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
i really like dreamweave's answer, it is well thought out, she has spent some time studying art, and her answer is educated and concise.
2007-10-30 11:14:47 · answer #11 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋