Jackson Pollock
American abstract expressionist painter
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πBiography
Jackson Pollock was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting, which involved pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Pioneered the drip technique
- β¦Central figure of Abstract Expressionism
- β¦Created 'Number 5, 1948'
π¬Famous Quotes
"Painting is self-discovery. Every good artist paints what he is.
"It doesn't make much difference how the paint is put on as long as something has been said.
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