Jackson Pollock and Abstract Art for Kids, Teachers and Parents

This video was designed to teach elementary school kids about abstract art and the art of Jackson Pollock. Instructions included at the end on how to make your own "crazy hair" portrait inspired by Pollock's abstract art. Supplies needed: water color paper, a pencil, permanent ink markers, water color paint (liquid or in a tray), a wide straw. Key moments: 0:00 Introduction to Jackson Pollock 0:29 Definition of Abstract Expressionism 0:41 Examples of Abstract Art 1:07 Jackson Pollock's drip paintings 2:12 Pollock numbered his paintings instead of naming them 2:29 Criticism of Pollock's work 2:52 Create your own Jackson Pollock inspired crazy hair art 5:11 Trace over your pencil lines in permanent black marker. 5:32 Start adding crazy hair to your head. 6:07 Important: Remember that we are doing ABSTRACT art.