Mark Rothko, No. 5/No. 22

Strong, gestural markings in the central red band distinguish this painting from Rothko’s other mature works. This anomaly consists of long, gently undulating lines formed by gouging the surface of the paint all the way to the canvas before it dried. Straining out from a central point, the horizonta...

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Main Author: Pappas, Andrea (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Yale University 2013
In: Conversations
Year: 2014
Further subjects:B Abstract (summary)
B Mark Rothko
B Judaism
B Crucifixion
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Summary:Strong, gestural markings in the central red band distinguish this painting from Rothko’s other mature works. This anomaly consists of long, gently undulating lines formed by gouging the surface of the paint all the way to the canvas before it dried. Straining out from a central point, the horizontal lines contrast sharply with the fuzzy, indeterminate edges of the other elements of the painting.
ISSN:2475-241X
Contains:Enthalten in: Conversations
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.22332/con.obj.2014.43