Rothko (Basic Art 2.0)

Excellent images, Wikipedia provides a better biography chiplatt This short book contains terrific images of a wide range of Mark Rothko's important paintings. The text, however, is not up to the level of the illustrations. Many of the key events in Rothko's life are mentioned without sufficient background or context to understand Rothko's development as a pioneer of abstract expressionism. His immigration to Portland, his relationships with his colleagues, the conflicts . Five Stars Love,. Five Stars Wayne M. Salvatore Great artist.

With these shimmering, pulsating color masses, Rothko stressed that he had not removed the human figure but rather put symbols or shapes in its place. At the same time, Rothko explicitly empowered the viewer in the expressive potential of his work. He believed "A picture lives by companionship, expanding and quickening in the eyes of the sensitive observer."From his early development through to his most famous color fields, this book introduces the intellect and influence of Rothko's dramatic, intimate, and revolutionary work. About the Series:Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Art series features: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importancea concise biographyapproximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions. These intense color forms contained all the tragedy of the human condition. Although identified as a key protagonist of the Abstract Expressionist movement, first formed in New York City, Rothko rejected the label and insisted instead on "a consummated experience between picture and onlooker."Following a repertoire of figurative works,

His numerous publications include works on Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol and Christo and Jeanne-Claude. He studied at the Hebrew university in Jerusalem and the New York University. About the Author Jacob Baal-Teshuva, born 1929, is author, critic and independent curator of museum shows. . Jacob Baal-Teshuva lives and works in New York and Paris

He studied at the Hebrew university in Jerusalem and the New York University. His numerous publications include works on Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol and Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Jacob Baal-Teshuva, born 1929, is author, critic and independent curator of museum shows. . Jacob Baal-Teshuva lives and works in New York and Paris