Paul Pollock
American painter (1912–1956)
1912 — 1956
Quick Facts
Profession
American painter (1912–1956)
Born
January 28, 1912
Died
1956 (age ~44)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
painter, draftsperson, printmaker
United StatesBorn in CodyDied in East Hampton
1912
Born in Cody (1912-01-28)
1956
Died in East Hampton
About
Paul Jackson Pollock was an American painter. A major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, he was widely noticed for his "drip technique" of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface, enabling him to view and paint his canvases from all angles. It was called all-over painting and action painting, because Pollock covered the entire canvas and used the force of his whole body to paint, often in a frenetic dancing style. This extreme form of abstraction divided critics: some praised the immediacy of the creation, while others derided the random effects.
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Who is Paul Pollock?+
Paul Jackson Pollock was an American painter. A major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, he was widely noticed for his "drip technique" of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface, enabling him to view and paint his canvases from all angles. It was called all
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Pollock born?+
Paul Pollock was born on January 28, 1912.
When did Paul Pollock die?+
Paul Pollock died in 1956, at approximately 44 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — January 28, 1912
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
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