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The Flame
The painting 'The Flame' is a work by Jackson Pollock from 1938, representing the abstract expressionism movement with figurative elements. The work shows the intensity of forms and colors symbolizing fire.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Jackson Pollock
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Date of birth and death
28 January 1912 – 11 August 1956
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Natinality
American
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Style
Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting, Drip Painting
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Significant works
Number 17A, No. 5, 1948, Mural on Indian Red Ground, Autumn Rhythm, Convergence, Blue Poles, The Deep
Information about the work
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Year:
1938
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA
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Theme:
fire, expression, figure
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work may symbolize the strength and destructive power of fire, as well as an emotional outburst and the dynamic of transformation.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting, it is worth paying attention to the abstract forms and their expressive role, as well as the historical context of the creation of the work in the 1930s.See other works by this artist
