Mark Rothko (1903ndash;1970); world-renowned icon of Abstract Expressionism; is rediscovered in this wholly original examination of his art and life written by his son. Synthesizing rigorous critique with personal anecdotes; Christopher; the younger of the artistrsquo;s two children; offers a unique perspective on this modern master. Christopher Rothko draws on an intimate knowledge of the artworks to present eighteen essays that look closely at the paintings and explore the ways in which they foster a profound connection between viewer and artist through form; color; and scale. The prominent commissions for the Rothko Chapel in Houston and the Seagram Building murals in New York receive extended treatment; as do many of the lesser-known and underappreciated aspects of Rothkorsquo;s oeuvre; including reassessments of his late dark canvases and his formidable body of works on paper. The author also discusses the artistrsquo;s writings of the 1930s and 1940s; the significance of music to the artist; and our enduring struggles with visual abstraction in the contemporary era. Finally; Christopher Rothko writes movingly about his role as the artistrsquo;s son; his commonalities with his father; and the terms of the relationship they forged during the writerrsquo;s childhood. Mark Rothko: From the Inside Out is a thoughtful reexamination of the legendary artist; serving as a passionate introduction for readers new to his work and offering a fresh perspective to those who know it well.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Best Boston Light Pix and historyBy LennyGreat photos and history4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Boston Light - A must read for nautical history buffsBy Shirley RichardsonThis is a book filled with everything you want to know the oldest continuous working lighthouse in America. Dr. Snowman is the 70th Keeper of Boston Light with the first 69 having been men. It is the last manned Coast Guard light station in the country. She has been the Keeper for 10 years and along with her husband. Jay Thomson. has done extensive historical research on this distinctive piece of Americana. Yoursquo;ll discover the historical significance of the first established lighthouse in colonial America in 1716 as well as modern technologies and challenges in maintaining this Boston Harbor landmark. The book also has rare photographs of the island and informative about the classical 1859 Fresnal lens that remains in operation. Dr. Snowman and her life as a lighthouse keeper has been seen on Chronicle. This Old House. and featured in Yankee Magazine. Most recently. Boston Light is being highlighted in a U.S. postal service commemorative series. There are so much data in the book that it can be brain overload to try to absorb it all at once. It is better to spread out the reading over several time periods and then keep the book handy for quick referencing anything you want to know about the lighthouse. Dr. Snowman is also a sought-after speaker. I bought my book after her guest appearance at the Tufts Library in Weymouth. MA. Her passion for having this unique position was evident throughout her presentation. The myriad facts and figures in the book came to life with her enthusiastic stories and personal experience on the island. Highly recommended for readers interested in history. New England. lighthouses. sea stories.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great!By Stephen R DeMoratLots of history in this book. So interesting! Great pictures too. I would recommend this to anyone into lighthouses or history of Boston harbor.
