The document provides biographical information about American painter Jackson Pollock and discusses four of his works from 1949. It notes that Pollock was influenced by Mexican muralists and worked in the Federal Art Project during the 1930s and 1940s. In the mid-1940s, he began painting abstract works and is known for his signature drip technique developed in the late 1940s. The document also provides brief descriptions of Pollock's paintings No. 8, No. 13A, No. 33, and Convergence, and includes a quotation about observing his works without preconceived notions. It concludes with a bibliography of sources on Pollock.
2. Jackson Pollock 1912-1956 Arts Students’ League, New York Influenced by Mexican Muralist Painters 1938-1942 Federal Art Project Mid 1940’s was painting abstract Late 1940’s began is signature Died in car crash under the influence
3. Four Works No 8 – 1949 No 13A No 33 – 1949 Convergence No 5
8. "...look passively and try to receive what the painting has to offer and not bring a subject matter or preconceived idea of what they are to be looking for.“
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