Mark Rothko * Date: 1954. * Style: Color Field Painting. * Genre: abstract. www.wikiart.org
: He aimed for an almost religious experience for the viewer, seeking to eliminate all "obstacles" (like recognizable figures or symbols) between the painter’s idea and the observer. How to View It To experience the work as the artist intended: Dark Over Light Earth I
No.9 (Dark over Light Earth), 1954 - Mark Rothko - WikiArt.org Mark Rothko * Date: 1954
The painting features a massive, vertical arrangement typical of Rothko’s mature style: Dark Over Light Earth I
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