JACKSON POLLOCK - Number 1A, 1948
(three student opinions)

The previous episode of Virtual Gallery looked at Picasso’s Guernica - a painting that, at the time of the discussion, was completely unknown to the students who took part. It was interesting to hear their reaction to an important painting which they were seeing for the first time.

For this discussion a different approach was adopted. Three National Diploma (year 1) Graphic students, Chris, Luke and Charlotte, were invited to give their views. At the time they knew very little about Jackson Pollock and were not familiar with Number 1A, 1948. They were asked to research both artist and painting 2 days BEFORE taking part in the discussion. The aim was to learn what they thought as they began their research, and whether they changed their initial views as they learned more about the artist and his methods. It was also hoped that the interviewer (me) could take a less prominent role than was the case with Guernica, due to the students having come into the session with greater knowledge.

Here's the Wikipedia link to Jackson Pollock:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Pollock

and 2 links to the picture:
http://tinyurl.com/5ytur4 (MoMA)
http://www.stella-universe.net/frankandstella/Pollock.html

AJC

Picasso's Guernica (1937) - a discussion.

This is the first of a series of audio guides to famous works of art (paintings, installations, sculpture). It has been produced by staff and students of Mid-Cheshire College - Art & Design division. For the first episode staff members Alan (IT trainer) and Jayne (Art lecturer) are joined by National Diploma Graphics (Year 2) students Kate and Ed.

Here's the Wikipedia link to Guernica:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guernica_(painting)

and a link to the picture: http://www.spanisharts.com/history/del_impres_s.XX/arte_sXX/imagenes/picasso_guernica.html