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A sumptuous collection of fifty large-scale artworks from the American master Mark Rothko's color field period, with illuminating essays by Rothko's son and a San Francisco Museum of Modern Art curator of painting and sculpture.

'Sumptuously illustrated with reproductions of 50 paintings, this book celebrates the rich artistic legacy of American artist Mark Rothko and his signature works as a painter of abstract canvases.' – Publishers Weekly

Mark Rothko's iconic paintings are some of the most profound works of twentieth-century Abstract Expressionism. This collection presents beautifully reproduced visuals of fifty large-scale artworks from the American master's color field period (1949–1970) to create a collectible art book to be treasured by Rothko fans and contemporary art enthusiasts.

Accompanying text by Christopher Rothko, the artist's son and chair of the Board of Directors of the Rothko Chapel in

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"All the decent books on Rothko disappear quickly, so a collective sigh of relief among art book­sellers here, as this new one is very much wel­comed from Chronicle Books." * The Bookseller *

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      Publisher Abrams & Chronicle
      Imprint Chronicle Books
      Published 5 September 2017
      ISBN-13 9781452156590
      978-1452156590
      ISBN-10 145215659X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A sumptuous collection of fifty large-scale artworks from the American master Mark Rothko's color field period, with illuminating essays by Rothko's son and a San Francisco Museum of Modern Art curator of painting and sculpture.

      'Sumptuously illustrated with reproductions of 50 paintings, this book celebrates the rich artistic legacy of American artist Mark Rothko and his signature works as a painter of abstract canvases.' – Publishers Weekly

      Mark Rothko's iconic paintings are some of the most profound works of twentieth-century Abstract Expressionism. This collection presents beautifully reproduced visuals of fifty large-scale artworks from the American master's color field period (1949–1970) to create a collectible art book to be treasured by Rothko fans and contemporary art enthusiasts.

      Accompanying text by Christopher Rothko, the artist's son and chair of the Board of Directors of the Rothko Chapel in

      Trade Review
      "All the decent books on Rothko disappear quickly, so a collective sigh of relief among art book­sellers here, as this new one is very much wel­comed from Chronicle Books." * The Bookseller *

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