Mark Rothko`s iconic paintings are some of the most profound works of twentieth-century Abstract Expressionism. This collection presents fifty large-scale artworks from the American master`s color field period (1949–1970) alongside essays by Rothko`s son, Christopher Rothko, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art curator of painting and sculpture Janet Bishop. Featuring illuminating details about Rothko`s life, influences, and legacy, and brimming with the emotional power and expressive color of his groundbreaking canvases, this essential volume brings the renowned artist`s luminous work to light for both longtime Rothko fans and those discovering his work for the very first time. A textured case and large-scale tip-on on the front cover round out this sumptuous package.

Mark Rothko (1903–1970) was one of the most important painters of the twentieth century.

Christopher Rothko is Mark Rothko`s son. He is a writer and psychologist and chairs the board of the Rothko Chapel in Houston, Texas.

Janet Bishop is curator of painting and sculpture at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.