1903-1970

Text and essays highlight works of American artist Mark Rothko which were produced during the 1940s.

"Mark Rothko was not only one of the most influential American painters of the twentieth century; he was a scholar, an educator, and a deeply spiritual human being. Born Marcus Yakovlevich Rotkovitch, he emigrated from the Russian Empire to the United States at age ten, already well educated in the Talmud and carrying with him bitter memories of the pogroms and persecutions visited upon the Jews of Latvia. Few artists have achieved success as quickly, and bythe mid-twentieth century, Rothko's artwork was being displayed in major museums throughout the world. In May 2012his painting Orange, Red, Yellow was auctioned for nearly $87 million, setting a new Christie's record. Author Annie Cohen-Solal gained access to archival materials no previous biographer had seen. As a result, her book is [a] ... detailed portrait of Rothko the man and the artist, an uncommonly successful painter who was never comfortable with the idea of his art as a commodity"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century American painter Mark Rothko, discussing his cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.

Profiles the work of artist Mark Rothko, emphasizing his investigations of certain compositional formats and motifs.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and work of Mark Rothko, a Russian immigrant who became one of the greatest American artists of the twentieth century.