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| Title | : | Mark Rothko: Toward the Light in the Chapel (Jewish Lives) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.46 (728 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 030018204X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-15 |
| Language | : | English |
“Gripping meticulous this novelistic account is a rewarding close-up of Rothko’s experience as a Jewish immigrant.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A rounded portrait." according to Scott Hatt. A terrific, well researched biography of a multifaceted master of painting. The solid references and bibliography provide a foundation for further research and readings. Rothko is seen in context with his family, artistic peers, and the American art world of his time. An enjoyable read. The translation is solid.. gadfly said Saw author on Charlie Rose. I saw the author on Charlie Rose and got excited about the book. bouth book immediately. I am a observant Jew and love the history of his childhood. Her insights about him truly enriched my knowledge of him and added a depth to my understanding his work. Not a coffee table book. I love Rothko. Georgia O'Keffee loved him also. One more thing, I liked that he was influenced b. Interesting but ultimately unpersuasive look at influence of Judaism on Rothko Alan A. Elsner What is it that gives the paintings of Mark Rothko their tremendous power? Why do those squares of vibrating color, that seem to float in space, somehow liberated from their canvases, exert such fascination?Of the depth of emotion they provoke, there can be no doubt. In the words of British art historian Simon Schama, who regards Rothko as the equal of Rembrandt or Turner,
Cohen-Solal’s fascinating biography, based on considerable archival research, tells the unlikely story of how a young immigrant from Dvinsk became a crucial transforming agent of the art world—one whose legacy prevails to this day.. A fascinating exploration of the life and work of one of America’s most famous and enigmatic postwar visual artists Mark Rothko, one of the greatest painters of the twentieth century, was born in the Jewish Pale of Settlement in 1903. Ever faithful to his habit of confronting the establishment, he devoted the last decade of his life to cultivating his new conception of art as an experience, thanks to the commission of a radical project, the Rothko Chapel in Houston, Texas. art world during this time.” Within a few decades, he had forged his definitive artistic signature, and most critics hailed him as a pioneer. His integration into American society began with a series of painful experiences, especially as a student at Yale, where he felt marginalized for his origins and ultimately left the school. The numerous museum shows that followed in major U.S. and European institutions ensured his celebrity. The decision t
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