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The first full-length biography of Mark Rothko, one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, tells the story of a life in art and the convergence of genius and ego, culture and commerce that defined the New York art scene of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. 21 color plates. nA book of heroic dimensions, this is the first full-length biography of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century--a man as fascinating, difficult, and compelling as the paintings he produced. Drawing on exclusive access to Mark Rothkos personal papers and over one hundred interviews with artists, patrons, and dealers, James Breslin tells the story of a life in art--the personal costs and professional triumphs, the convergence of genius and ego, the clash of culture and commerce. Breslin offers us not only an enticing look at Rothko as a person, but delivers a lush, in-depth portrait of the New York art scene of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s--the world of Abstract Expressionism, of Pollock, Rothko, de Kooning, and Klein, which would influence artists for generations to come. nIn Breslin, Rothko has the ideal biographer--thorough but never tedious, a good storyteller with an ear for the spoken word, fond but not fawning, and possessed of a most rare ability to comment on non-representational art without sounding preposterous.--Robert Kiely, Boston Book Review Breslin impressively recreates Mark Rothkos troubled nature, his tormented life, and his disturbing canvases. . . . The artists paintings become almost tangible within Breslins pages, and Rothko himself emerges as an alarming physical force.--Robert Warde, Hungry Mind Review This remains beyond question the finest biography so far devoted to an artist of the New York School.-Arthur C. Danto, Boston Sunday Globe Clearly written, full of intelligent insights, and thorough.--Hayden Herrera, Art in America Breslin spent seven years working on this book, and he has definitely done his homework.-Nancy M. Barnes, Boston Phoenix Hes made the tragedy of his subjects life the more poignant.--Eric Gibson, The New Criterion Mr. Breslins book is, in my opinion, the best life of an American painter that has yet been written . . . a biographical classic. It is painstakingly researched, fluently written and unfailingly intelligent in tracing the tragic course of its subjects tormented character.--Hilton Kramer, New York Times Book Review,
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