Lesson Concept: Drip, Drop, Plop
Discover Jackson Pollock's "Action" paintings!
Overview
Artist Jackson Pollock was known for “Action” painting. Pollock would lay his canvas flat on the floor then pour or drip paint down onto it.
What colors did he use in this painting?
Can you follow with your finger along the lines he made when he applied the white paint?
Number 15, 1948, Jackson Pollock, enamel on paper
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Brinkley Jr.
Activities
Parents and teachers can assist children with the following enrichment activities:
1. Create a painting by dipping string into paint, lay it onto paper, fold paper over, and press down gently. Open up the paper and take string off to reveal a fun design.
2. Play “I Spy” and look for red, blue, and yellow items.
3. Make a work of art by gluing yarn of different colors and types onto paper.
4. Make an “Action” finger painting.
Books
Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni
I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont and David Catrow
Action Jackson by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
Standards of Learning
Visual Arts K.1, K.3, K.7, K.11, K.15 • English K.1, K.2, K.3
History/Social Science K.6, K.8
Science K.4
