Mark Rothko: Works on Paper [Hardcover]

Bonnie Clearwater (Author), Dore Ashton (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 20, 2008

--Includes 86 drawings and sketches reproduced in full color dating from the late 1920s through 1969 --Two gatefolds nearly three feet wide make it possible to view studies of Rothko's work,many of them reproduced in their actual sizes Mark Rothko, a monumental figure in twentieth-century American art and a founder of Abstract Expressionism, is universally known for his huge paintings depicting floating rectangles of glowing colors. Less well known are his works on paper: he held onto most of these, and they were unavailable and largely unknown during his lifetime and during the long years of litigation that followed his death. Now the finest of them can at last be seen. Mark Rothko: Works on Paper presents the intimate legacy of a giant of modern art. As author Bonnie Clearwater writes,With the symmetry, tidy execution, and minimal gesture, the small works on paper often seem to be more quintessential Rothko than many of his canvases. They should be appreciated for their subtlety, their directness, and what they disclose about the artists aesthetic.

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About the Author

Bonnie Clearwater, is the former curator of the Mark Rothko Foundation. Dore Ashton is a noted art historian and critic.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Hudson Hills Press (December 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933920539
• ISBN-13: 978-0933920538
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #401,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Prints

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small-scale Rothko, January 23, 2009

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This review is from: Mark Rothko: Works on Paper (Hardcover)

This book is a reprint of the catalogue for a 1984 exhibition which focused on a seldom studied aspect of Rothko's work: his works on paper (acrylic, tempera, watercolor, oil, pen and ink). Very complete, full of marvelous illustrations, it starts with a short introduction by Dore Ashton (who gives an intimate look into the work and thought of an artist she personally knew)and then studies Rothko's works on paper in a chronological and very complete essay written by curator Bonnie Clearwater. All the plates are in color and, to my knowledge, very close to the originals.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A top pick for any college-level art library, March 15, 2009

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This review is from: Mark Rothko: Works on Paper (Hardcover)

Mark Rothko is a founder of Abstract Expressionism and a leading figure in 20th century American art, known for his huge paintings depicting floating rectangles of glowing colors. MARK ROTHKO: WORKS ON PAPER packs in over eighty drawings and sketches in full color from the late 1920s through 1969, and comes from the curator of the Mark Rothko Foundation. Her collection demonstrates his techniques and style on canvas and paper paintings, and is a top pick for any college-level art library.