{"title":"Mark Rothko","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the world of abstract expressionism with our collection of literature on the enigmatic artist, Mark Rothko. Renowned for his mesmerising colour fields and profound exploration of human emotion, Rothko is a pivotal figure in 20th-century art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur selection includes insightful texts like \u003cem\u003eThe Artist's Reality\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers a rare glimpse into Rothko's own thoughts on art and life. This captivating book is a must-read for anyone eager to understand the philosophies and inspirations behind his iconic works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for art enthusiasts and those newly diving into the realm of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, the Mark Rothko collection promises a rewarding journey through the mind of an artist who continues to inspire wonder and contemplation around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-artists-reality-by-mark-rothko-9780300269871","title":"The Artist's Reality","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Rothko’s classic book on artistic practice, ideals, and philosophy, now with an expanded introduction and an afterword by Makoto Fujimura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStored in a New York City warehouse for many years after the artist’s death, this extraordinary manuscript by Mark Rothko (1903–1970) was published to great acclaim in 2004. Probably written in 1940 or 1941, it contains Rothko’s ideas on the modern art world, art history, myth, beauty, the challenges of being an artist in society, the true nature of “American art,” and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his introduction, illustrated with examples of Rothko’s work and pages from the manuscript, the artist’s son, Christopher Rothko, describes the discovery of the manuscript and the fascinating process of its initial publication. This edition includes discussion of Rothko’s “Scribble Book” (1932), his notes on teaching art to children, which has received renewed scholarly attention in recent years and provides clues to the genesis of Rothko’s thinking on pedagogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an afterword written for this edition, artist and author Makoto Fujimura reflects on how Rothko’s writings offer a “lifeboat” for “art world refugees” and a model for upholding artistic ideals. He considers the transcendent capacity of Rothko’s paintings to express pure ideas and the significance of the decade-long gap between \u003ci\u003eThe Artist’s Reality\u003c\/i\u003e and Rothko’s mature paintings, during which the horrors of the Holocaust and the atomic bomb were unleashed upon the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796777586924,"sku":"9780300269871","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24696453482294.jpg?v=1757108095"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-rothko.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}