{"title":"Christopher Rothko","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristopher Rothko's works offer a profound exploration of the legacy and life of his renowned father, Mark Rothko. Readers can expect insightful perspectives that illuminate the emotional and artistic journey behind one of the most influential figures in modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, these books delve into the intersections of art, history, and personal narrative, enriching an understanding of abstract expressionism and its enduring impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mark-rothko-by-christopher-rothko-9780300238419","title":"Mark Rothko","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The journey to understand the painting is also the journey to understand Rothko, because the work is so thoroughly suffused with the man.”—Christopher Rothko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMark Rothko\u003c\/em\u003e (1903–1970), 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 Rothko, the younger of the artist’s two children, offers a unique perspective on this modern master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher 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, colour, 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 Rothko’s oeuvre, including reassessments of his late dark canvases and his formidable body of works on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author also discusses the artist’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 artist’s son, his commonalities with his father, and the terms of the relationship they forged during the writer’s childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMark Rothko: From the Inside Out\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431551254764,"sku":"9780300238419","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300238419.jpg?v=1774557585"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christopher-rothko.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}