Título: Rothko: The Color Field Paintings
Autor: Mark Rothko
Sinopse: 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 Houston, and Janet Bishop, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art curator of painting and sculpture, featuring illuminating details about Rothko's life, influences, and legacy.
Brimming with the emotional power and expressive color of his groundbreaking canvases, this essential volume brings the renowned artist's luminous work to light for both longtime Rothko fans and those discovering his work for the very first time. A textured case and dazzling cover art round out this lavish book that explores a defining moment in art history.
ABSTRACT ART BOOK: This rare and wonderful collection focused on Rothko's color field paintings provides an opportunity for art lovers to deeply explore some of the most important works of the Abstract Expressionism movement.
SUPERIOR QUALITY: Praised by readers as the "best photographic reproductions of Rothko images ever seen in book form," this beautifully produced volume is one to study, display, and treasure.
GIFTABLE BOOK OF PAINTINGS: Handsomely packaged, this makes an impressive gift for any special occasion for art enthusiasts, including birthday, graduation, anniversary, or seasonal celebration.
Perfect for: Fans of Mark Rothko, modern art, and Abstract Expressionism Readers who enjoy books about painting, abstract art, Picasso, Kandinsky, Frankenthaler, and Basquiat Visitors who have experienced Rothko's work in museums, galleries, and the famous Rothko Chapel Collectors of fine art books
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Rothko: The Color Field Paintings”, de Mark Rothko, publicado pela editora Chronicle Books, em 2017 e com 120 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Chronicle Books
Páginas: 120
Ano: 2017-09-05
Edição: Illustrated
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 145215659X
ISBN13: 9781452156590
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Chronicle Books frequentemente combinam design visual cuidadoso com conteúdos que exploram temas culturais, artísticos e espirituais. A experiência de leitura pode ser tanto informativa quanto lúdica, com obras que vão desde guias práticos e interativos até narrativas ilustradas que trazem biografias e histórias envolventes. O catálogo sugere uma predileção por formatos diferenciados, como livros pop-up, diários ilustrados e decks de cartas, que ampliam a interação do leitor com o conteúdo. Há obras que equilibram o tom didático com o encantamento visual, e outras que transitam entre o humor sutil e o mistério, mostrando certa diversidade editorial.
