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Which American artist is famous for drip paintings and created works like 'Autumn Rhythm'?
Answer
Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock revolutionized Abstract Expressionism with his drip technique, creating large-scale works by pouring and splattering paint onto canvas.
💡 Did you know?
Pollock called himself the 'action painter' because the physical act of painting was central to his artistic expression.
Other options people guess
- Mark Rothko
- Willem de Kooning
- Robert Motherwell
Topics
- Abstract Expressionism
- action painting
- Pollock
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