Clash of the Art Movements: Abstract Expressionism v Pop Art Exploring the evolution of these two contrasting art movements – both of which are merged in my By Kerwin style of portrait painting In the vast landscape of art history, two monumental movements emerged in the 20th century: Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. These contrasting …
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Colour-Field vs. Action Painting: What is the Difference? Exploring two opposing mid-20th century art movements and why they matter In the vibrant world of modern art, two distinct movements emerged in the mid-20th century, captivating audiences with their unique approaches to expression. ‘Colour-field’ painting and ‘action’ painting both revolutionised the art scene, challenging traditional techniques …
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Beyond Canvas: Comparing Colour Field and Action Painting What are these two major 20th century art movements and how do their styles differ? When it comes to the world of art, two major styles that emerged in the mid-20th century are Colour Field and Action Painting. Both of these styles are unique in their own …
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MoMA Museum Of Modern Art, New York Review It was great to visit the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York in March 2023, and see some of the best and most famous paintings ever produced. This was also my first art museum visit in about four years (I’m pretty sure the last was …
Who Painted The Stone Roses Album Record Cover Artwork? And how did an album cover inspire my own ‘By Kerwin’ brand of paintings? Plus, what is the link to Shakespeare? The Stone Roses produced one of the most iconic Indie albums of all time in the late-1980s with their debut album – along with one …
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What Size Were Jackson Pollock’s Paintings? Action painting pioneer Jackson Pollock is best known for his ‘drip’ paintings, created in the latter half of the 1940s and early 1950s in the United States, which would often dominate entire rooms due to their size and the bold chaotic splash painting technique used (I wrote about some …
What is the Meaning of Jackson Pollock’s Paintings? The process of viewing art is usually synonymous with the act of recognising or searching for meaning within it. When it comes to Jackson Pollock’s drip paintings, this is often a difficult feat, with no form or objects to rationalise and interpret. So do his paintings have …
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Who (and What) Influenced Jackson Pollock’s Drip Paintings? Jackson Pollock is one of the most influential painters of all time, with his iconic ‘drip’ paintings and fearless attitude towards pushing the conventional boundaries of art inspiring artists and creatives around the world even today – not least myself, with my own range of Jackson Pollock-inspired …
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Who was the First Action Painter? Who Gave Pollock the Idea? Jackson Pollock is one of the most recognisable artists of all time and widely credited with pioneering the concept of ‘action painting’, and making the process of producing an artwork a key feature of the art itself. But was he the first person to …
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How to Describe Jackson Pollock’s Style of Painting Few artists in history have made such a splash when breaking through to mainstream recognition as Jackson Pollock, whose explosive, paint-splattered creations shocked, wowed and confused viewers and art critics in equal measure. But what exactly was his style of painting, and how exactly should we describe …
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What Tools Did Jackson Pollock Paint With? Jackson Pollock was best known for his mesmerising ‘drip’ paintings and for his technique of drizzling his paint over the canvas – without actually making contact with his surface. But just what equipment did he use to drip, pour and throw his paint? I previously discussed what he …
What Medium AND Materials did Jackson Pollock Paint With? American painter Jackson Pollock is best known for his explosive “drip” or “action” paintings, in which he would pour and throw paint over his canvases while they lay strewn over his studio floor. His paintings are mesmerising webs of layered and tangled paint that their viewer …
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Some of Jackson Pollock’s Most Expensive Paintings Listed Jackson Pollock is best known for his ‘drip’ paintings which were created around the mid-20th century. His life and career was tragically cut short by a car accident in 1956 but, having pioneered the ‘action painting’ movement in the US, his paintings have only increased in notoriety …
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