This stunning series uncovers the life and times of some of the most important and influential artists of the modern world. Each title focuses on one artist, exploring their life and work in the context of world events. Each book features large reproductions of the artist's work from their first drawing to their final masterpiece. The books also include selected works from other artists and colour and black and white photographs and illustrations which help to bring the artist's world to life. This is the second group of 8 titles in the 16 title series.

 

This book is part of a book series called Artists in Their World .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Hachette Children's Group .

CLARE OLIVER (Country Files: Great Britain) lives in London. She is a writer and editor of children's non-fiction.

This book has the following chapters: Who was Jackson Pollock? Becoming an artist Teacher's pet On and off the project Meeting of minds Big names from Paris Confusing canvases All-American A noticeable influence The war years Change of Scene Breakthrough Jack the Dripper The height of fame The Abstract Expressionists Drink and Depression A tragic end Pollock's legacy Summing up a human being Timeline Glossary Museums and galleries Index