Why is Pollack's art considered 'schizophrenic' compared to Kandinsky's?

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The discussion centers around the deletion of a controversial thread, which many participants felt had derailed significantly. Some expressed regret over its deletion, suggesting it could have been locked instead. The conversation then shifted to a critique of a large public sculpture, described as an eyesore and poorly constructed, with participants sharing their opinions on its aesthetics and the taxpayer money spent on it. Comparisons were made to other artworks, including a big chicken sculpture, with some finding humor and charm in such installations while others dismissed them as lacking creativity. The dialogue also touched on the nature of art, discussing the balance between traditional realism and modern abstract forms, with references to artists like Pollock and Kandinsky. Participants debated the impact of location on the perception of sculptures and the subjective nature of artistic appreciation, ultimately highlighting the diverse opinions on public art and its role in community spaces.
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These make me feel like I am looking into a diseased mind. Dark, oppressive, angry, inability to separate their thoughts into meaning, it's a jumble of fragments of thought, failing to deliver a coherent thought.

The Kandinsky seems to show more control of his thoughts. The term I'd use for Pollock's paintings would be "schizophrenic art".
 
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Evo said:
These make me feel like I am looking into a diseased mind. Dark, oppressive, angry, inability to separate their thoughts into meaning, it's a jumble of fragments of thought, failing to deliver a coherent thought.

The Kandinsky seems to show more control of his thoughts. The term I'd use for Pollock's paintings would be "schizophrenic art".

A lot of artists are a little 'off'---some more than others----why would some of the 'first' ones crawl 2 miles into a dark cave to 'scribble' on the ceiling?
 

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