Mark Rothko - Artist Biography

Mark Rothko is one of the most well respected contemporary painters. He is known for abstract works featuring soft-edged shapes that rest against seemingly undefined backgrounds. As an influential painter in the abstract expressionist movement, Rothko chooses to take advantage of color in order to communicate a range of emotions. Some critics have even described looking upon these works as a true religious experience.

Like many of the world's greatest painters, Mark Rothko occasionally attended art classes, but was mostly self-taught. When living in New York, Rothko would attend various museums, gaining insight into the composition of simple forms and flat, uniform color. Some of his best works came out of the 1930s, during the Great Depression. Some feel that his art conveys a general sense of struggle and division to the viewer.

A few years later, Rothko began taking cues from the European surrealism movement, resulting in beautiful works such as the "Slow Swirl by the Edge of the Sea." This demonstrates a more abstract stance than his earlier works. At this time, color began assuming a more important role in Rothko's work, enabling him to make bolder statements than ever before. Above all else, Mark Rothko's paintings emphasize pure color, letting us witness how beautifully these colors merge.

One of the most attractive elements that exists in Rothko's art is that it is versatile enough to complement any room, yet bold enough to make a strong statement. Our Rothko prints are of the finest quality available. With over 130 Rothko prints to choose from, it will be easy to find a painting that appeals to you.