5 Minutes With Art

Why Is Jackson Pollock’s No. 5, 1948 So Famous?

Anita Hummel Season 4 Episode 22

Why does Jackson Pollock’s No. 5, 1948 continue to stir conversation, admiration, and debate in the art world? In this episode of 5 Minutes With Art, Anita explores the cultural and artistic impact of this abstract masterpiece—an explosive expression of post-war creativity. In the wake of World War II, American art began to plot a new trajectory, crystallizing most dramatically in the bold canvases of Jackson Pollock. 

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