Name of Artist : Jackson Pollock Nationality : British Era : 1936–1954 Art Movement : Abstract expressionism
Jackson Pollock was a central figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement that emerged in post-war New York. Breaking from traditional brush techniques, he pioneered "drip painting," laying canvases on the floor and flinging or pouring paint in dynamic, rhythmic motions. This process-driven approach emphasized movement, gesture, and emotion, making the act of painting itself part of the artwork. His most famous works, like No. 5, 1948, revolutionized modern art and opened the door for experimental, action-based art practices.