Mark Rothko (Basic Art) HC Марк Ротко
Baal-Teshuva Jacob
Resisting interpretation or classification, Mark Rothko (1903-1970) was a prominent advocate for the artist`s consummate freedom of expression. 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, Rothko developed his now iconic canvases of bold color blocks in red, yellow, ochre, maroon, black, or green. 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. These intense color forms contained all the tragedy of the human condition. At...
ISBN: 9783836504263
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2020