No. 9 (Dark Over Light Earth/Violet and Yellow in Rose) [Mark Rothko]
: Despite their "grandiose" size, Rothko painted these large works to be very "human and intimate". He believed that when a viewer stands close to a large picture, they are "in it" rather than simply commanding it from the outside. Dark Over Light Earth I
: Rothko recommended standing as close as 18 inches away—the same distance at which he painted them—so the colors could physically and mentally envelop you. : Rothko recommended standing as close as 18
: 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: Emotional and Spiritual Intent Mark Rothko * Date: 1954
: Rothko used feathered edges and thin, overlapping glazes of pigment to achieve a sense of luminosity that seems to emanate from within the canvas rather than being reflected off it. Emotional and Spiritual Intent
Mark Rothko * Date: 1954. * Style: Color Field Painting. * Genre: abstract. www.wikiart.org
