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This book is ideal for readers interested in modern art, Abstract Expressionism, and the creative processes of groundbreaking painters. It will appeal especially to art historians, students, and visitors seeking deeper insight into Jackson Pollock's influential work.
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See moreIn the late 1940s, the author began experimenting with a new method of painting that involved dripping, flinging and pouring paint onto a canvas laid flat on the ground. "One: Number 31 (1950)", was among the largest of the paintings he produced by this method. This title offers an exploration of the painting.
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In the late 1940s, Jackson Pollock, now recognised as one of the most important Abstract Expressionist artists, began experimenting with a new method of painting that involved dripping, flinging and pouring paint onto a canvas laid flat on the ground. This process engaged his entire body, and the resulting images were a direct index of the energy he expended to create these works.
One: Number 31 (1950), among the largest of the paintings he produced by this method, is a virtuoso showcase of his mastery of materials and technique. In this volume of the MoMA One on One series, a lively essay by former museum curator and professor Charles Stuckey offers an in-depth exploration of the painting, one of many groundbreaking works by Pollock in MoMA's collection.
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ISBN: 9780870708480
Publisher: Museum of Modern Art
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 July 2013
Country: United States
Imprint: Museum of Modern Art
Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 185.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 48
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