foucault's view of pollock

Jackson Pollock fits in very well to a foucaultian view of what art should be.  Foucault put more importance in meaning over aesthetic quality, and although I think Pollock's paintings have aesthetic appeal, I think most of their value comes from their meaning. Pollock's art has a sense of chaos and I think that that (along with some other important aspects that I don't really know because I'm not an expert) is what makes a Pollock "good" art and why it would sell for millions of dollars. More importantly, Foucault felt that art should question and push the boundaries of traditional art theory. This is where, to me, Pollock stands out the most. He was one of those artists that in a way defined his own style of art. He pushed the limits of art and, fortunately for him, was seen as a visionary instead of being rejected by the art community. Foucault would see his art as art in its purist form because it questioned the norms and explored new territory.

Erik