Did Jackson Pollock Create Recognizable Figure Drawings?

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The discussion centers on the challenge of finding recognizable human forms in Jackson Pollock's artwork, which is predominantly known for its abstract style. Participants highlight the difficulty in identifying figure drawings within his oeuvre. A suggestion is made regarding Pollock's early interest in mythology, particularly referencing the painting "The Moon-Woman Cuts the Circle," which is linked to North American Indian myths. This painting features subtle human figures, with their faces being the most discernible elements. Additionally, a comparison is drawn between Pollock's style and that of Italian sculptor Alberto Giacometti, suggesting a visual similarity in their works. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the rarity of identifiable human forms in Pollock's art while providing specific examples and insights into his thematic influences.
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My art teacher gave an assignment to us to find 2 examples of some of Jackson Pollock's Figure Drawing, ie art with reconizable human forms in it be it painting, drawing, what have you.

Most Jackson Pollock is Know for his abstract stuff, making it very hard for me to find anything that even gets close to reconizable human forms in his art.
Anyone know of any?

One hint we got was that supposidly, he was very much into Mythology in his early days. Perhaps he painted some Greek gods?
 
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Have you looked at the painting called "The Moon-Woman Cuts the Circle"? I think there is a series of those paintings. They're to do with a North American Indian myth.
You have to look hard to find the figures though, and their faces are the most obvious
Hope this helps you :)
 
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