Description
Rothko: 1903-1970 – Pictures As Drama
Experience the power of color and human emotion
Mark Rothko (1903–1970), one of the most important representatives of Abstract Expressionism, always rejected labels. For him, a painting was not just decoration, but “a fulfilled experience between the work and the viewer.” This book introduces the world of an artist who believed that simple blocks of color could contain the entire tragedy of human existence.
This publication by acclaimed critic Jacob Baal-Teshuva guides us through Rothko's evolution: from his early figurative works to his legendary, pulsating canvases saturated with red, yellow, ocher, and black.
What will you find in this publication?
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Iconic color fields: You will understand why Rothko's giant, luminous masses of color are not "abstraction" but living symbols of human feelings.
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The painting-viewer relationship: You will learn why the artist so strongly emphasized the role of the "sensitive observer" and how his paintings only come alive in our eyes.
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Revolutionary approach: You will discover the intellectual foundations of Rothko's work, which forever changed the way we perceive modern painting.
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Drama of the canvas: An analysis of the intimate and dramatic nature of his work, which, instead of escaping reality, confronts us with what is internal.
Why is this book worth having?
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Depth of content: Jacob Baal-Teshuva, an eminent curator and author of monographs on masters such as Warhol and Basquiat, guarantees the highest level of analysis.
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A feast for the eyes: High-quality reproductions allow you to see the subtle tonal transitions and paint structure, so crucial to experiencing Rothko's works.
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Inspiration for interiors: As a publication from the Basic Art series, the book itself is an elegant decorative element, suitable for modern, minimalist spaces.
Specification:
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Author: Jacob Baal-Teshuva
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Publisher: Taschen (Basic Art Series)
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Format: Hardback
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Language: English
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Subject: Abstract Expressionism, Modern painting
"A picture lives by companionship, expanding and quickening in the eyes of the sensitive observer." Become that observer and discover Rothko's revolutionary world. Add this item to your cart.
