Pollock grew up in california and arizona, but because his father traveled a lot for work, jackson got to travel too. Jackson pollock was an influential artist of the abstract exprssionist movement who radicalized painting with his drip style technique that revolutionized art for future generations. Jackson pollock was a visual artist who hailed from america and was renowned for his unconventional painting techniques. Art with mati and dada jackson pollock kids animated short. Jackson pollock getting to know the worlds greatest. He had a volatile personality, and struggled with alcoholism for most of his life. The abstract expressionists were a group of young new york artists who made paintings that were nonrepresentational, meaning they didnt look like anything. During his early life, pollock experienced native american culture while on surveying trips with his father. Detailed source notes enrich this informational picture book, which superbly portrays a brief period in pollocks life. His father had been born with the surname mccoy, but took the surname of his. He used his whole body with large motions when painting, hence the nickname, action jackson. The biographical story covers jackson pollocks life and work during the 1950s. See more ideas about art lessons, jackson pollock and art projects.
A clever, charmingly quirky portrayal of painter jackson pollock and the first in a series of picturebook biographies of contemporary artists. Action jackson by jan greenberg, sandra jordan, robert. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Perhaps the success of this book in capturing jackson s style and work earned it an honor award in the robert f. In her new book on pollock, she has drawn upon her vast expertise on the subject to write an excellent and extremely engaging introduction to the artist and his art. Less gossipy than steven naifeh and gregory white smiths jackson pollock lj 889, this book treats pollocks personal life, creative work, and cultural milieu as discrete elements that produce a gradually developing image, not always in accord with the publics view of pollock as rebellious cowboy or counterculture loner.
Instead of sitting in front of an easel with brushes, he poured paint over canvases rolledout across the floor, moving, splashing, and making the vivid. During his lifetime he received widespread publicity and serious. Jackson pollock painting and tips for the museum no time. We know easter is still several weeks away, but it doesnt hurt to prepare for it right now with a pop art easter egg. Mati and dada action paint with jackson pollock and end up deep inside a swirling action painting. Jackson pollock, in full paul jackson pollock, born january 28, 1912, cody, wyoming, u.
You and your students should wear a paint smock or a garbage bag with arm and head holes cut out of it. I also read this book about jackson pollock to my kids. On these trips, they enjoyed learning about native american culture. Jackson pollock and abstract art study and activities.
However, with my own children we did not read the whole book, but make up a condensed version of the book while discussing the illustrations. Jackson pollock was born on 28th january 1912 in cody, wyoming in the united states. Awardwinning authors jan greenberg and sandra jordan use this moment as the departure point for a unique picture book about a great painter and the way in which he worked. Action jackson was most known for his painting styles and techniques. Jackson pollock art lesson for kids art lessons elementary. Fullcolour reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by venezias clever illustrations. This is a great activitiy for younger children to explore paint splatteringand drips.
Jackson pollock this book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, jackson pollock. He would literally drip paint on his canvases in order to create his paintings. If you make a purchase through these links, i may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Jackson pollock january 28, 1912 august 11, 1956 was an american painter. Nice childrens book as an introduction to the artist and his some of his work. Craft paper scissors has a series of pop art eggs, and were loving the pollock inspired one with paint running down the egg, so that you can swirl it as you please. An introduction to the worlds most amazing paintings and sculptures dk. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jackson pollock books online. Early life 19121936 paul jackson pollock was born in cody, wyoming, in 1912, the youngest of five sons. It includes a brief biography at the end and resources to learn more about pollock. Instead they tried to show emotions, like happiness or anger, in the expressive marks that they made in their drawings, paintings and. Art lessons for children kids video instruction that will help children to draw, paint and craft easily. His parents, stella may nee mcclure and leroy pollock, were born and grew up in tingley, iowa, and were educated at tingley high school.
Read the childrens book action jackson by jan greenberg to inspire your kids to get creative with paint like jackson pollock. He became famous for painting in the abstract expressionist style. His father, leroy pollock, was a farmer and a government land surveyor, and his mother, stella may mcclure, was a. One late spring morning the american artist jackson pollock began work on the canvas that. He showed the world that canvas did not need to be set upon an easel, but rather spread out in the raw where the artist could become fully immersed in his craft and approach it from all sides and angles. Many of the books tell the struggle of famous artists, who for. Jackson pollock was an influential american painter, and the leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement in the art world. Jackson pollock getting to know the worlds greatest artists. One late spring morning the american artist jackson pollock began work on the canvas that would ultimately come to be known as number 1, 1950 lavender mist. Art with mati and dada is an animated series for kids from five to. This book is perfect for older children, but my son loved looking at pictures and jackson pollocks dog. Here are some facts about jackson pollock, the american artist.
Action jackson by jan greenberg and sandra jordan is a great book not only about jackson pollock but also about how an artist goes through the artistic process, their influences and what their life is like. Jackson pollock is a fun artist for children to learn about. I knew the technique of dipping yarn into tubs of paint would be a huge hit with my first graders. Jackson pollock inspired process art for kids stir the wonder. Jackson pollock was a famous 20th century abstract painter, who revolutionized the world of modern art, with his unique abstract painting techniques. Jackson pollock biography childhood, life achievements.
Steven naifeh and gregory white smith, coauthors of jackson pollock. Apr 03, 2015 teach children the basics to paint like pollock in just 40 minutes. Susan tepper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Art lessons for childrenkids video instruction that will help children to draw, paint and craft easily. Id much rather prefer to read the primary documents from which this material was drawn. Jan 18, 2017 art projects for elementary school inspired by pollock. As much as i love creating a big mess with paint, i wasnt inspired to create a jackson paint like pollock art project until i saw this post. Jackson pollocks greatness lies in developing one of the most radical abstract styles in the history of modern art, detaching line from color, redefining the categories of drawing and.
As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. Theres a copy of ross braughts book phaeton in the library of the cleveland museum of art. Pollock was helped by his wife, artist lee krasner, and. I read the action jackson book to my class and then showed them some examples of pollocks work. The almost mythic jackson pollocka roughshod, illmannered, prodigiously ambitious, aggressive, alcoholic, tormented artistis alive and unwell in this book. Perhaps the success of this book in capturing jacksons style and work earned it an honor award in the robert f. I can understand its usefulness for art historians and major jackson pollock fans, but the book, at least to my. Mar 22, 2014 the story gives children and adults alike. Action jackson by sandra jordanjan greenberg scholastic. He placed his canvas on the floor and used a varitey of different brushes and tools to drip paint. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month.
Jackson pollock and art critic clement greenberg saw sobels work there in 1946 and later greenberg noted that sobel was a direct influence on jackson pollock s drip painting technique. Jackson pollock inspired process art for kids art books for kids. Pollocks most famous paintings were made by dripping and splashing paint on a large canvas. A clever, charmingly quirky portrayal of painter jackson pollock and the first in a series of picture book biographies of contemporary artists jackson pollock was unlike any other painter. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, profile, career and timeline.
After discussing jackson pollocks artwork, my preschoolaged children were very excited to create a pollock inspired art project. Early life paul jackson pollock was born on january 28, 1912 in cody, wyoming. Some early ceramics by jackson pollock reside in the nelsonatkins museum of art and in a few. To kick things off, i planned to read her action jackson, a childrens book about jackson pollock creation of number 1, his first drip painting. Heres a fun abstract art project for kids based on the art of jackson pollock. His father, leroy pollock was a farmer and later a land surveyor for the government. Jackson pollock grew up in arizona and chico, california. Jackson pollock was born on january 28, 1912 and died on august 11, 1956. Apr 19, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of jackson pollock books online. Instead of a typical biography, this book follows jackson pollock throughout the process of creating one of his most famous paintings. It describes the movements, materials and inspiration that are necessary for creating a. Based on more than 2,000 interviews with 850 people, jackson pollock is the first book to explore the life of a great artist with the psychological depth that marks the best biographies of literary and political figures. Jackson pollock 19121956 was an american abstract expressionist painter.
Great for grades k2, kids learn new techniques with paint, yarn and becoming fearless. His father, leroy pollock, was a government land surveyor and jackson used to go on surveying trips with him. Jackson pollock art lesson for kids by deborah harju, posted on february 3rd, 2015 in art school each year my childrens classes are assigned a country to explore including. Buy a cheap copy of jackson pollock book by jackson pollock. Art with mati and dada jackson pollock kids animated. I found a wonderful childrens book about jackson pollock at my local library. During his lifetime, pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety. He spent a lot of time as a child around native american tribal land, and this later influenced a lot of his work. Sep 01, 2002 one late spring morning the american artist jackson pollock began work on the canvas that would ultimately come to be known as number 1, 1950 lavender mist. Sep 08, 2015 jackson pollock was a famous 20th century abstract painter, who revolutionized the world of modern art, with his unique abstract painting techniques. Jackson pollock was an abstract expressionist artist.
Action jackson by jan greenberg is an excellent picture book for introducing young children to the process of creating art. This post and its photos may contain affiliate links. On the phaidon focus series excellent introductions to modern masters series. Letters of jackson pollock and dori g by gary percesepe. This book is perfect for older children, but my son loved looking at.
Because of the method, this style is often called action painting. This biography provides detailed information about. Paul jackson pollock was born on january 28, 1912 in cody, wyoming. May 19, 2019 i also read this book about jackson pollock to my kids. As soon as i said project and paint, that is all she wanted to do.
Jackson pollock painting and tips for the museum no. Siebert contest, and a new york times best book of the year, and a publishers weekly best book of the year. Jackson pollock getting to know the worlds greatest artists venezia, mike on. Jackson pollock january 28, 1912 august 11, 1956, was an influential american painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. Jackson pollock would have been 44 years old at the time of death or 103 years old today.