Rothko
Proper noun * Mark Rothko: An American abstract painter of the 20th century, born in Russia (now Latvia). He is a key figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, and his mature work is characterized by large, soft-edged rectangular fields of color stacked vertically on the canvas.
The word "Rothko" is used to refer to the artist himself or, by extension, to his distinctive style of painting. * The museum is hosting a major exhibition of Rothko. (Referring to the artist) * The room was dominated by a serene Rothko. (Referring to a painting by him) * Her work shows a clear Rothko influence. (Referring to his artistic style)
- Rothko-esque (adjective): Describing something that resembles or is evocative of Rothko's style, particularly his use of hazy, luminous color fields.
- The sunset created a Rothko-esque band of orange above the dark horizon.
- Rothko's: The possessive form, used to describe something belonging to or created by Rothko.
- We studied Rothko's technique and philosophy.
- Mark Rothko (full name)
- Abstract Expressionist (categorical synonym, as he is a defining artist of this movement)
While "Rothko" primarily refers to the person, in common artistic and cultural discourse, it is frequently used as a shorthand to describe the visual qualities and emotional impact associated with his paintings: contemplative, immersive, and centered on the interaction of color and form.
- United States abstract painter (born in Russia) whose paintings are characterized by horizontal bands of color with indistinct boundaries (1903-1970)