Rothko: An Abstract Humanist Video (DVD)

This DVD uncovers the life of Mark Rothko, examining the history of a great artist and his life's work. His power of the abstract gave his paintings sound and emotion, forgoing reality and supplanting it with concept. Instead of objects, Rothko was more inclined to pain ideas, which led to his creations speaking a unique pictorial language of their own. Refusing to adhere to art standards, Mark Rothko inadvertantly became one of the most important artists of his time and is still an important study in art history. He is best known for working in the style of the New York School and a few of his abstract compatriots include Barnett Newman, Clyfford Still, Franz Kline, Jackson Pollack and Robert Motherwell. (52 minutes) Art History, Art and Photography 2003.