The Quest For Meaning

Existentialism TheoryExternalism theory emphasizes that individuals are free agents and are responsible for the choice and actions they make. Existentialists were reacting to the absurd European wars during World War Two. Basic tenets of the theory include fear, trembling and anxiety, existence before essence, the encounter of nothingness and freedom after despair, the reason is impotent to deal with the depths of human life and alienation. From an existentialist point of view,absurd is the conflict that arises when humanstry seeking the actual value and purpose of life, which the world fails to answer. Chance plays a vital role in the life of every individual. This because it influences the outcomes or results of the choices people make. Lavender MistLavender Mist was among the exemptional painting by Pollock Jackson produced between 1947 to 1950. The influence of the existence theory is presented in the form of painting, as the painting did not have any structural plan, it developed from the painting process. Thus, the painting abided with the tenet of existentialism, "existence precedes essence."The medium used for the painting included oil, enamel, and aluminum on canvas. The continuous patterns in the paint lead to discoveries that have different content. For