Jackson Pollock′s Mural – The Transitional Moment

. Szafran, Steve Martin

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English

Getty Publications
11 March 2014

Art & design styles: Abstract Expressionism; Painting & paintings; Individual artists, art monographs

"Jackson Pollock's (1912–1956) first large-scale painting, Mural, in many ways represents the birth of Pollock, the legend. The controversial artist's creation of this painting has been recounted in dozens of books and dramatized in the Oscar-winning film Pollock. Rumors-such as it was painted in one alcohol-fueled night and at first didn't fit the intended space-abound. But never in doubt was that the creation of the painting was pivotal, not only for Pollock but for the Abstract Expressionists who would follow his radical conception of art -""no limits, just edges.""

Mural, painted in 1943, was Pollock's first major commission. It was made for the entrance hall of the Manhattan duplex of Peggy Guggenheim, who donated it to the University of Iowa in the 1950s where it stayed until its 2012 arrival for conservation and study at the Getty Center. This book unveils the findings of that examination, providing a more complete picture of Pollock's process than ever before. It includes an essay by eminent Pollock scholar Ellen Landau and an introduction by comedian Steve Martin. It accompanies an exhibition of the painting on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum from March 11 through June 1, 2014."

By: . Szafran
Foreword by: Steve Martin
Imprint: Getty Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 237mm, Width: 262mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 944g
ISBN: 9781606063231
ISBN 10: 1606063235
Pages: 124
Publication Date: 11 March 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Yvonne Szafran is senior conservator of paintings at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Reviews for Jackson Pollock′s Mural – The Transitional Moment

"""Here is a treasure trove of detailed information on Pollock, the mural, the techniques used, and even the paint. . . . A compelling treat for Pollock fans. . . . Well researched and well written.""--Library Journal ""The probing investigation in Mural shed new light on Pollock's work process and approach to paint, and offers a rare close-up look at an influential work.""--Publishers Weekly"