ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jackson Pollock
A biographical sketch of Jackson Pollock, along with examples of his work, links to related terms, and analysis of selected action paintings.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock was a great American artist. He liked to paint by dripping, flicking, and splashing paint out of a can right onto monster-sized canvases he placed on the floor. Talk about making a big mess! Pollock often said that when...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Jackson Pollock
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Jackson Pollock in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Jackson Pollock
Biographical summary of the life and career of American painter Jackson Pollock who was a major figure in the abstract expressionism movement.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Jackson Pollock
A NewsHour interview with Kirk Varnedoe, curator of painting at the Museum of Modern Art, on the life, work, and influence of Jackson Pollock. The interview revolves around Pollock's breakthrough drip paintings and is interspersed with...
New York Times
New York Times: The One and Only Jackson Pollock
An informative slideshow about the life, work, and significance of Jackson Pollock narrated by art critic Michael Kimmelman of the "New York Times." Great insight coupled with great images.
Jewish Museum
Jewish Museum: Action/ Abstraction: Pollock, De Kooning, and American Art
This resource provides information about abstract expressionism, its leading practitioners (especially Pollock and de Kooning), and its place in American art during the period from 1940-76.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Portrait of the Art World: Jackson Pollock
Brief essay about Pollock's unconventional methods of creating art.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jackson Pollock
At this site from ibiblio.com there is a brief explanation of the patinting style of the Abstract Expressionist Movement known as Action Painting.
Other
Jackson Pollack Splatter Paint Application
Create your own Jackson Pollock drip painting without the mess at this site from artist and video game designer Miltos Manetas. Click and drag to transform a blank screen into an action painting of your own creation.
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: Painting Without a Brush
At this site imitate Jackson Pollock and create an abstract painting without the use of a paintbrush. Included are ideas and suggestions for creative painting tools, instructions for making a your creation, and helpful "Tips and Tricks."
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Sf Mo Ma: Country Dog Gentlemen Travel to Extraordinary Worlds
Two characters from "Country Dog Gentlemen" lead you on explorations of artwork by Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, and Sargent Johnson. Accompanying interactive invites you to create your own masterpiece inspired by these artists and to...
Kinder Art
Kinderart: Dripping Paint Action Painting
Students will look at the work of Jackson Pollock as they learn about Abstract Expressionism and Action Painting. They have the opportunity to make their own dripping paint "action" painting.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New York: Jackson Pollock House and Studio
Home and studio of painter Jackson Pollock and his wife Lee Krasner beginning in 1945.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Abstract Expressionism?
If you visit a museum with a collection of modern and contemporary art, you're likely to see works that sometimes elicit the response, "My cat could make that, so how is it art?" But is it true? Could anyone create one of Jackson...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Selections From the Modern and Contemporary Collections
Showcases prominent pieces of art by Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, David Smith, and Roy Lichtenstein. Click on each image to find a brief description.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Magnetic Pollack [Pdf]
In this lesson, 5th graders will create a painting based on the action paintings by Jackson Pollock. Instead of dripping and splattering, the paint will be moved using a metal object, such as a paper clip, along with a magnet.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Lee Krasner
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Lee Krasner is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her work with Abstract Expressionism. Krasner was also married to artist Jackson Pollock.
Martin Lawrence Galleries
Martin Lawrence Galleries: Sam Francis
One of the masters of abstract expressionism. His works are highly related to color field painting and the drip paintings of Jackson Pollock. Here there is a biography and a collection of works from a variety of media.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Albright Knox Art Gallery: Collection Highlights
Numerous pieces of art are available to view. Students just click on the red "s" and get a larger image of the piece as well as some information and inquiry about the piece. Teachers get a more in-depth overview as well as activity...
Curated OER
Jackson Pollock Abstract Expressionist Painting Autumn Rhythm
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Abstract Art for Kids
Kids learn about the Abstract Art movement and its major artist such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Abstract Expressionism
This online museum page provides an overview of the artistic form of Abstract Expressionism.