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Mark Rothko

American, 1903-1970
Mark Rothko (1903 – 1970) was an American painter of Russian Jewish descent. Although Rothko himself refused to adhere to any art movement, he is generally identified as an abstract expressionist. After spending two years at Yale University, he found the Yale community to be elitist and racist. He started a satirical magazine with friend Aaron Director, The Yale Saturday Evening Pest, which lampooned the school's stuffy, bourgeois tone. Despite being a diligent student, he dropped out and moved to New York City where he discovered his interest in art-making through the Art Students League of New York and Parsons The New School for Design. Through a number of stylistic evolutions and artistic influences, Rothko eventually began to define the signature work in color field studies for which he is now most famous. In 1936, Rothko began writing a book, never completed, about similarities in the art of children and the work of modern painters. According to Rothko, the work of modernists, influenced by primitive art, could be compared to that of children in that "child art transforms itself into primitivism, which is only the child producing a mimicry of himself." In this manuscript, he observed that "the fact that one usually begins with drawing is already academic. We start with color."
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"Mark Rothko 1903 - 1970" Book  1987
"Mark Rothko 1903 - 1970" Book  1987

"Mark Rothko 1903 - 1970" Book 1987

By Mark Rothko

Located in San Diego, CA

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Find a wide variety of authentic Mark Rothko art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Mark Rothko in lithograph, offset print and more. Not every interior allows for large Mark Rothko art, so small editions measuring 29 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Michael David, Kenneth Noland, and Friedel Dzubas. Mark Rothko art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,500 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $7,500.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Mark Rothko is so famous due to his influence on modern art. He is best known for his color field paintings, which have regions of color and helped to move abstract art further away from traditional notions of representation. Rothko's works served as inspiration for numerous contemporary artists, including Robert Ryman, Bill Viola, Cleve Gray, Glenys Cour and Lisa Nankivil. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Mark Rothko art.
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    Mark Rothko is an American artist best known for his work in the abstract expressionist movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Rothko’s most well-known works include his composition of square shapes with glowing colors. Browse a selection of authentic Mark Rothko art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    How much a Mark Rothko painting is worth depends on its size, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2012, his painting Orange, Red, Yellow sold for over $86 million at auction in New York City. Rothko was an American painter of Russian Jewish descent. Although he refused to adhere to any art movement, he is generally identified as an Abstract Expressionist. Through a number of stylistic evolutions and artistic influences, Rothko eventually began to define his signature work in color field studies, for which he is now most famous. If you own a Rothko, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can aid you in the valuation process. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Abstract Expressionist art.