A landmark monograph on an unprecedented scale that allows all aspects
of Mark Rothko's career to be heard in full voice, published in close
collaboration with the artist's family and featuring beloved works from
major collections as well as never-before-seen canvases and paintings on
paper.
Deluxe and comprehensive, this revelatory volume examines the brilliance
of Mark Rothko (1903-1970), a pioneer of the New York School and major
figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement. Illustrated with more
than 275 images that explore his paintings, prints, and works on paper,
this book highlights the best-known and also lesser-known works by
Rothko--from his early figurative and Surrealist works to his
mesmerizing color-field paintings of immense scale to the more
restricted palette of his luminous later works and his final series of
black-and-gray paintings. Among Rothko's artistic philosophies, he held
that painting was a deeply psychological and spiritual experience
through which basic human emotions could be communicated. This is the
first book to include foldouts that highlight works from the Rothko
Chapel in Houston and the Rothko Room at the Phillips Collection in
Washington, D.C.
Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko draw on intimate knowledge of
the artworks and the artist's life to give a fuller picture of their
father and place him within the context of art history; they endeavor to
give an impartial portrait--the man and his work--while introducing
personal details where they can enlighten. Alexander Nemerov and Hiroshi
Sugimoto provide reflections about the artist's work.
