Mark Rothko - The color field paintings

A sumptuous collection of fifty large-scale artworks from the American master Mark Rothko's color field period, with illuminating essays by Rothko's son and a San Francisco Museum of Modern Art curator of painting and sculpture.

"Sumptuously illustrated with reproductions of 50 paintings, this book celebrates the rich artistic legacy of American artist Mark Rothko and his signature works as a painter of abstract canvases." – Publishers Weekly

Mark Rothko's iconic paintings are some of the most profound works of twentieth-century Abstract Expressionism. This collection presents beautifully reproduced visuals of fifty large-scale artworks from the American master's color field period (1949–1970) to create a collectible art book to be treasured by Rothko fans and contemporary art enthusiasts.

Accompanying text by Christopher Rothko, the artist's son and chair of the Board of Directors of the Rothko Chapel in Houston, and Janet Bishop, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art curator of painting and sculpture, featuring illuminating details about Rothko's life, influences, and legacy.