Rothko, Mark

The Artist's Reality: Philosophies of Art

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ISBN 13:: 9780300269871
author:: Rothko, Mark
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Yale University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 184
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 17.8 centimetres
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
Condition:: New
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Mark Rothko's The Artist's Reality is a seminal work on artistic practice, ideals, and philosophy. Written in 1940 or 1941, it explores the modern art world, art history, myth, beauty, and the challenges of being an artist in society. This expanded edition includes an introduction and afterword, offering new insights into Rothko's ideas on pedagogy and the significance of his paintings. The manuscript, stored in a New York City warehouse for many years after the artist's death, was published to great acclaim in 2004. It provides a unique glimpse into Rothko's thoughts on art, teaching, and the role of the artist in society. The book includes discussion of Rothko's "Scribble Book" and his notes on teaching art to children, which have received renewed scholarly attention in recent years. In the afterword, artist and author Makoto Fujimura reflects on the enduring relevance of Rothko's writings, which offer a "lifeboat" for artists seeking to uphold their ideals in a rapidly changing world.

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