Expressionist paintings by Jackson Pollock “exhibit child-like characteristics”

During the 'dripfest' experiment adults and children were asked to recreate a painting in Pollock's style. (Richard Taylor via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

Children's paintings share key characteristics with famous artworks by expressionists such as Jackson Pollock, according to new research.

Expressionist paintings by Jackson Pollock “exhibit child-like characteristics”

Max Ernst’s ‘Young Man Intrigued by the Flight of a Non-Euclidean Fly.’ (Fairbanks et al via SWNS)

Expressionist paintings by Jackson Pollock “exhibit child-like characteristics”

Example of pour-painting created by an adult during the Dripfest experiments. (Fairbanks et al via SWNS)

Expressionist paintings by Jackson Pollock “exhibit child-like characteristics”

Image of Pollock's Number 14, 1948. (Fairbanks et al via SWNS)

Expressionist paintings by Jackson Pollock “exhibit child-like characteristics”

Example of pour-painting created by a child during the Dripfest experiments. (Fairbanks et al via SWNS)

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