Is abstract expressionism art? Or could your cat have created such works? The paintings of Jackson Pollock are used to answer these questions.

Concepts

art appreciation, art analysis, jackson pollock, contemporary art

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip the lesson and have class members view the video, complete the comprehension check, and explore some of the related links before returning for a full class discussion

Classroom Considerations

• No images of Pollock's work or the works of his contemporaries in the New York School are included

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related information, and a discussion question

Cons

• Some viewers may find the explanations difficult to comprehend