Jackson Pollock by Steven Naifeh

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A life of one of the most complex, controversial and influential figures in modern art - Jackson Pollock. It is also a study of American culture in the 20th century. The book won the 1991 Pulitzer Prize.

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Jackson Pollock by Steven Naifeh

Jackson Pollock, the son of a farmer of Scots-Irish origin, was born in 1912 in Cody, Wyoming. He first came to public notice at the age of 30 when, under the auspices of Peggy Guggenheim, he exhibited 14 paintings of such power and originality that they created an immediate sensation in art circles worldwide. Within a few years Pollock was recognized as a major artist, whose work seemed to embody the energy and emotional intensity of America itself. In 1956 he died in a car crash. This biography reveals the disjointed childhood, sibling rivalry, sexual ambiguity and artistic frustration out of which both the man and the artist developed. From his pioneer forebears to the dustbowl of Arizona, to New York in the Depression and the avant-garde art world, Pollock's life story unfolds against the landscape of modern American history. The book won the 1991 Pulitzer Prize.
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ISBN 13 9780712650427
ISBN 10 0712650423
Title Jackson Pollock
Author Steven Naifeh
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 1992-01-09
Number of pages 934
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.