10 Abstract Facts About Jackson Pollock’s ‘No. 5, 1948’

(via mental_floss)  It’s easy to dismiss Jackson Pollock’s No. 5, 1948 as a senseless splatter of paint—but even if you can’t appreciate its aesthetic, this piece has a history that’s worth its weight in house paint and stacks of cash. Here are 10 facts about the late artist’s masterpiece.