No comments about Minimalisms: A Sign of the Times.

2 comments about Seeing Rothko (Issues and Debates Series).

1. Interesting historical material in the early part of the book. Lapses unduly into artspeak when discussing the later classical Rothko paintings.



2. Beyond Brilliant. The Rothko Book: Tate Essential Artist Series is the most succinct exploration of the soul and embodiment of a true artist. Nothing I studied getting my MFA gave me the same profundity of an artist's journey into the creation of a new visual language. The struggles, investigations, successes and failures of the thought process as well as the physical prowess it takes to bring the vision of the artist to the appreciator of the art. Bravo to Bonnie Clearwater

No comments about Mark Rothko: Notecard Box.

No comments about Mark Rothko: A Retrospective.

No comments about Mark Rothko: The Art of Transcendence.

No comments about The Rothko Chapel Paintings: Origins, Structure, Meaning.

2 comments about The Legacy Of Mark Rothko.

1. Ms. Seldes has produced a superb book! This is a must read for anyone interested in Mark Rothko, the Matter of Rothko, or the ugly commercial world of art. While her writings on the lawsuits and the cast of characters are somewhat confusing, it's hard to blame the author because the subject matter itself was confusing! The book was almost hard to believe that it was non-fiction! It had all the intrigue of Swiss banks, Concorde jetsetters, the New York art scene, and tax havens like Bahamas and Lichtenstein -- and it all really happened! I congratulate Ms. Seldes on a very strong effort!



2. In this interesting and enlightening book, Lee Seldes takes us into a world few of us will ever know. Most of us go to museums and enjoy the works, but we never think of the wheeling and dealing behind it. Seldes first shows us the troubled artist, then shows how greedy individuals will do whatever they need to to scam, lie and steal to increase their bank accounts and inflate the prices of the works they own. We see how Kate Rothko, still in school, must fight multi millionaire art dealers and powerful galleries to get what is rightfully hers, and to see that her father's legacy is presented and perserved the way he wanted it to be. If you're a lover of modern art, the works of Mark Rothko or even to a degree a fan of mystery stories, you'll enjoy this book and continue thinking about it long after you've finished reading.

No comments about Mark Rothko: Works on Paper.

No comments about Arts of Impoverishment: Beckett, Rothko, Resnais.

5 comments about The Essential Mark Rothko.

1. A concise, well-written introduction to postwar American art through the work of one of America's greatest painters. Highly educational and a great read. Excellent reproductions. I coulnd't put it down. Makes a great gift, too.



2. This concise but very informational book is a must for anyone interested in the works of Rothko, and for those who want to know about the rise of abstract expressionism. There are full color illustrations provided which add greatly to the narrative!
   The margin notes have a wealth of background material, without being too bogged down in minutia.
   This work has been a wonderful addition to my art library as I am certain it will be to others.



3. This is an excellent reference for anyone wanting to learn about Mark Rothko's work and life. Good format, easy to read great pictures. Great value for the price.



4. when i first received the book i thought i'd made a mistake purchasing it but soon realized i had not! it has proven to be informative and concise and contains background and technique information i haven't seen in other larger more expensive books. really, a worthwhile addition.



5. This is a fine visual primer for many of Rothko's best works. Nice quality and color. Only caution is to note the size of the book before purchasing. It is not coffee table sized, but is rather small.