Mark Rothko,Christopher Rothko,Kate Prizel Rothko
A recently discovered book manuscript by the celebrated artist Mark Rothko offering a landmark discussion of his views on topics ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary art, criticism, and the role of art and artists in society, One of the most important artists of the twentieth century, Mark Rothko (1903â€“1970) created a new and impassioned form of abstract painting over the course of his career. Rothko also wrote a number of essays and critical reviews during his lifetime, adding his thoughtful, intelligent, and opinionated voice to the debates of the contemporary art world. Although the artist never published a book of his varied and complex views, his heirs indicate that he occasionally spoke of the existence of such a manuscript to friends and colleagues. Stored in a New York City warehouse since the artistâ€™s death more than thirty years ago, this extraordinary manuscript, titled ,The Artistâ€™s Reality, ,is now being published for the first time., Probably written around 1940â€“41, this revelatory book discusses Rothkoâ€™s ideas on the modern art world, art history, myth, beauty, the challenges of being an artist in society, the true nature of â€œAmerican art,â€ and much more. ,The Artistâ€™s Reality, also,includes an introduction by Christopher Rothko, the artistâ€™s son, who describes the discovery of the manuscript and the complicated and fascinating process of bringing the manuscript to publication. The introduction is illustrated with a small selection of relevant examples of the artistâ€™s own work as well as with reproductions of pages from the actual manuscript.,The Artistâ€™s Reality ,will,be a classic text for years to come, offering insight into both the work and the artistic philosophies of this great painter.
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The Artist's Reality: Philosophies of Art