"Blue Poles"

"Blue Poles" is a famous painting by Australian artist Jackson Pollock, created in 1952. It features a large, dynamic composition of abstract, swirling lines and shapes, primarily in shades of blue, black, and white. This work exemplifies Pollock's drip painting technique, where he poured and splattered paint onto the canvas to produce energetic, chaotic visuals. Often interpreted as a reflection of vigorous emotion and movement, "Blue Poles" is considered a major piece of Abstract Expressionism. Its significance grew when the U.S. government purchased the painting in 1956, making it one of the most expensive artworks ever sold at that time.