Jackson Pollock

What is Jackson Pollock inspired by according to this page?

• Nature

• His dog

• His crow

Why does Jackson Pollock take time to stare at the blank canvas before he paints?

• He waits for the paint to dry before starting.
• He takes time to connect with his emotions and find inspiration.
• He stares to ensure the canvas is clean.
• He uses the time to plan his color palette.

Read each description carefully. Decide if it describes what an ordinary painter does or something that shows Jackson Pollock’s unique style. Then, sort them into the correct categories.

Groups:

(a) Ordinary Painters

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(b) Jackson Pollock

• Use oil paints or watercolor

• Uses ordinary house paint

• Likes bare patches in his paintings

• Uses knives, sticks, spatulas

• Use paintbrushes

• Paints thoughts and feelings

• Prime the canvas with white paint

• Paint flowers or people or landscapes

Jackson Pollock used his whole body when he painted. What does this show about what inspired him?

• The things he saw in the world

• Famous athletes

• His energy and how he felt inside; movement and emotion

• Dancers like Alvin Ailey

What does Jackson Pollock mean when he says, “things get in the way of the flow”?

Choose TWO correct answers!

• His paint hardens and doesn't drip off the brush.

• He needs quiet and focus while painting.

• He means that distractions or obstacles can interrupt his painting.

• He is inspired by water.

What is Jackson Pollock inspired by according to this page?

Choose TWO correct answers!

• The water, plants, and animals at the beach.

• His paintbrush

• His splattered shoes

• The feeling that being at the beach gives him.

What is Jackson Pollock inspired by according to this page?

• Colors

• Photographs

• Native American sand painting
• Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics

According to this page, Jackson Pollock was also inspired by​ (a)   and ​ (b)   .

• jazz music
• plays and musicals 
• famous rock bands
• musicians who invent their own melodies
• books and poetry

What else does Jackson Pollock use in his paintings?

Choose TWO correct answers.

• Watercolor and ink

• Ordinary objects like sand, glass, and coins.

• His hands

• Charcoal and color pastels

What do people think of Jackson Pollock's style?

• No one knows who Jackson Pollock is.

• Everyone loves it.

• Everyone thinks his art is just random scribbles.

• They all agree that his style is unique and original.