Mark Rothko's (1903-1970) iconic abstract expressionist works are renowned. Yet, his nearly 3,000 smaller paper pieces are equally groundbreaking. Robert Costa explores these at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. https://cbsn.ws/3V1gU4k | CBS Sunday Morning

"A painting is not about an experience. It is an experience." -Mark Rothko Born on this day in 1903, Mark Rothko was born Markus Rothkowitz. His family emigrated from Russia in 1913 and settled in Portland, Oregon. In 1923, Rothko moved to New York where he discovered his love of painting. After a long period of stylistic experimentation, Rothko was prompted toward abstraction by the arrival of European avant-gardists during World War II, ultimately resulting in his signature works, consisting o

Mark Rothko often contrasted the traditional art world with the modern one. He saw older art forms as grounded in timeless themes and deep emotional expression, while he felt that contemporary art was more experimental, challenging established boundaries and often focusing on abstraction and personal experience. Rothko believed that modern art offered a new way to connect directly with viewers, inviting them to engage with the emotional and spiritual essence of a piece rather than just its form

O documentário traça um olhar profundo sobre a trajetória de Mark Rothko (1903-1970), um dos grandes nomes da arte do século 20. A produção investiga sua busca por uma pintura que fosse além da abstração, capaz de transmitir a experiência humana e envolver o espectador de maneira única. Horário de exibição: 30/03 às 22h Horários alternativos: 31/03 às 12h 03/04 às 10h30 e às 19h30 Verifique a classificação indicativa. #Arte1 | Arte 1