Ever looked at a painting and thought, “What even IS that?” You’re not alone. Many people stare at the chaotic strokes of Willem de Kooning’s abstract masterpieces and wonder if it’s art at all. The visceral reaction often ranges from confusion to outright dismissal, with comments like, “My kid could do that!” But what if…
Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning are both two major abstract expressionism artists. They are both credited with starting the abstract expressionism movement. Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning used different painting techniques and subject matters. Pollock used action painting or what is known as drip painting. Willem de Kooning was fascinated by the female…