Summary of How Jackson Pollock became so overrated

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In the YouTube video "How Jackson Pollock became so overrated," the importance of context is discussed in relation to the artist's legacy. Jackson Pollock was helped by critic Clement Greenberg to break into the mainstream art world, and this had ripple effects for other artists.

• 00:00:00 This 1-paragraph summary discusses how Jackson Pollock became overrated. It highlights the importance of context and how Clement Greenberg, a critic who was influential in the art world, helped Pollock break through.
• 00:05:00 This essay discusses how Jackson Pollock became overrated, and critic Clement Greenberg is largely responsible for this. Greenberg helped make Pollock's name and reputation mainstream, which had consequences for other, less well-known artists. One critic's influence in shaping how we look at Pollock's legacy is discussed.