Rothko

One of the most esteemed abstract expressionists and greatest painters of the 20th century

One of the most esteemed abstract expressionists and greatest painters of the 20th century, Mark Rothko (1903-1970) invented the bold yet subtle color-field style that has become synonymous with his name.

About the Series:
Every book in TASCHEN's Basic Art Series features:

a detailed chronological summary of the artist's life and work, covering the cultural and historical importance of the artist
approximately 100 color illustrations with explanatory captions
a concise biography

About the author:
Jacob Baal-Teshuva, born 1929, is author, critic and independent curator of museums shows. He studied at the Hebrew university in Jerusalem and at New York University. His numerous publications include works on Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol and Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Jacob Baal-Teshuva lives and works in New York and Paris.

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Rothko

Baal-Teshuva, Jacob
Softcover, flaps 7.3 x 9.1 in., 96 pages, $ 9.99

Events (1 items)

Exhibition
Rothko
September 26, 2008 - February 01, 2009
Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG, Tel: 020 7887 8888, United Kingdom

Reviews (3 items)

An excellent and inspirational book.
Darrin Mason, Australia

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