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Jackson Pollock, at the Limit of Painting: 1912 - 1956 Hardcover – Download: Adobe Reader, March 1, 2009

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Painting as a concept: The oft-misunderstood work of a brilliant artist A tragic icon of Abstract Expressionism, Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) took influences from Picasso and Mexican surrealism and developed his own way of seeing, interpreting, and expressing. Though his name inevitably conjures up images of the drip paintings for which he is most famous, this technique was only developed midway through his career. The progression from his earlier work to his final "action" paintings —a veritable revolution of painting as a concept—reveals the genius of this tortured artist whom many call the greatest modern American painter. About the Series:
Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Art series features:

a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance
a concise biography
approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions

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Leonhard Emmerling received his doctorate from the University of Heidelberg for a thesis entitled 'Kunsttheorie Jean Dubuffets'. Since 2002 he has been working as an author and contemporary art exhibition curator in Berlin, Kaiserslautern, Krefeld and Ludwigsburg, Germany. His publications include TASCHEN’s Jean-Michel Basquiat and Jackson Pollock.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taschen America Llc; 25th edition (March 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3836512769
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3836512763
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 0.25 x 12.25 inches

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Lawrence R. Myers

good descriptions of the techniques and materials he used at ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2014

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Concise biography, good descriptions of the techniques and materials he used at various periods, decent explanation of his evolution through different periods with European and American influences, and superb graphics of his major works in different periods. Made me wish I had met and known Leigh and Jackson as neighbors, or as friends.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019

Gorgeous

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2015

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my daughter was so happy to get this for christmas

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Neil The Unreel

Overall view of an intense man

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015

Jackson Pollock will be forever known for his technique of drip painting. He is iconic with paintings such as, One: Number 31, 1950 or Autumn Rhythm: Number 30, 1950. But this book shows much more of an abstract painter. Pollock studied under Thomas Hart Benton, a sort of Western Norman Rockwell painter. One of his earliest paintings, Going West, reflects Benton’s influence. Leonard Emmerling shows Pollock’s major body of work and influences in this book. There is nothing in depth about Pollock, but this is great book to get an overall view of his life and work. There is a Chronology of Pollock at the end of the book giving a history of the man. The photographs by Bernard Schardt and Hans Namuth contribute more to the image of the intense painter at work. Presented by Taschen in a large format, the paintings are easier to analyze and view. Overall, good starting point to look at Jackson Pollock and his major works.

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C.Thomas

#5 has his name in it

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2010

One point that was missed is that Pollock hid his name in his art. Mural spells out Jackson Pollock and #5 shows "Jackson" in yellow/white if you trun it 90 degree's left.

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Wayne M. Salvatore

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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2009

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This is a rehash of much of the same. The color of the images leaves something to be desired and at times, is way off. For an inexpensive book, it's easy reading and gives a few more insights into the life of this very imaginative painter.

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Marcela Sanchez

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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2015

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Very Thin and dated :(

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