In this major critical appraisal, Diane Waldman assesses Mark Rothko's place in the history of twentieth-century art. She writes of his childhood as an immigrant from Russia, his student days at Yale, his early career as a struggling artist, and his crucial role in the development of the New York School of Abstract Expressionism. The progression of his work is analysed in detail, from his early figurative experiments of the 1920s to the emergence of his characteristic mature abstract style, with a particularly illuminating discussion of the achievement of the late canvases. His relationship with such contemporaries as Adolph Gottlieb and Clyfford Still is also examined in some depth. A detailed chronology of Rothko's life and an exhaustive exhibitions list and bibliography are valuable ancillary features. The many illustrations include not only reproductions of oils and water-colours, but also photographs of the artist, his family and friends.
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Diane Waldman is former deputy director and senior curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Colorless Rothko,
By Claude Reich (Florianopolis, Brazil and Paris, France) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Mark Rothko: A Retrospective (Hardcover)
This book is a reprint of the catalogue for the memorable 1978 exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in NYC, which was the first large-scale Rothko retrospective to be mounted after the artist's death. As such, the text, written by an authority on post-war American art (Diane Waldman)has become a classic and the short contribution by writer Bernard Malamud recalling his friendship with the artist is a moving piece of literature.
Unfortunately, out of 275 illustrations, only about a third are in color (practically all of the early works are reproduced in black and white), which is rather frustrating to a Rothko lover. Therefore, only three stars to this book...
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Nice Monograph,
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Very nice monograph on Rothko. Good samples of his watercolor works on paper. Binding and paper are top quality. Good investment for the price.
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- Watercolor from the Heart by Barbara Nechis on page 142
- Abstract Expressionism: A Critical Record by David Shapiro in Back Matter
- Great Women Collectors by Charlotte Gere in Back Matter
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