Earth and Green on Blue Canvas
Mark Rothko was an artist I discovered while studying an arts and humanities class. I was particularly intrigued by his Earth and Green painting and needed to share my personal view.
Rothko’s painting is dominated by a cool color. Green is considered a cool color in the color wheel. “Cool colors tend to be recessive, dominated by blue, green, and black” (Humanities 87).
Rothko’s Earth Greens can be perceived as a three dimensional object thus portraying more space on the canvas then there actually is. This adds depth more than taken up width. “And when shapes suggest mass- three dimensional solids- depth is inevitably seen” (Humanities 91).
Rothko has abstracted sensa, especially colors, from objects or things. Earth and grass and sky are not “in” Rothko’s painting” (Humanities 116).
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Chris Stonecipher, posted this comment on Nov 26th, 2008
Thank you Shaun! I am still learning myself. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving.
Chris
goodselfme, posted this comment on Nov 26th, 2008
quite an unusual subject for me. I always love your articles and learned here too.
Lauren Axelrod, posted this comment on Nov 26th, 2008
Interesting piece Chris and a very unique topic. I am not familiar with this artist but, the work is intriguing
Chris Stonecipher, posted this comment on Nov 26th, 2008
Thanks Lauren and Goodselfme! This peice has some dust collecting on it and I decided to clean it up some and share it.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Chris
Ruby Hawk, posted this comment on Nov 26th, 2008
It’s a very interesting concept. I promise myself that I will make the time to study and maybe someday I will. Thanks for sharing. Ruby
Darlene McFarlane, posted this comment on Nov 26th, 2008
This is a very interesting article, Chris. I am not familiar with this artist but your article held my interest to the last word.
Chris Stonecipher, posted this comment on Nov 26th, 2008
Ruby,
My art history class was the most challenging class I have ever had because sometimes it is difficult to think in the abstract.
I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Chris
Chris Stonecipher, posted this comment on Nov 26th, 2008
Darlene,
If you type in Mark Rothko in the Google search you will find that he has many different abstract painted canvas pieces. Some quite strange, but that is just my opinion.
God Bless,
Chris
eddiego65, posted this comment on Nov 27th, 2008
I don’t really understand Rothko’s art but I like the colors he used in his paintings. I learned something new today. Thanks!
Chris Stonecipher, posted this comment on Nov 28th, 2008
Thank you Eddiego65! Art writing is fairly new to me. I thought I would give writing in a new genre a try. Someday I hope to learn basic poetry. I promise to take some time soon to check out more of your work. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving.
God Bless,
Chris
C Jordan, posted this comment on Nov 28th, 2008
Very educational, Chris
Chris Stonecipher, posted this comment on Nov 28th, 2008
Thank you Chris! I am trying to round out my writing portfolio.
Take care!
Chris
nobert soloria bermosa, posted this comment on Nov 28th, 2008
nice stuff,abstract always fascinates me,thanks
BC Doan, posted this comment on Nov 28th, 2008
Interesting piece, and it is great to learn something new today!
Debra., posted this comment on Dec 6th, 2008
I’ve never heard of this artist bit the color choices are so striking that you can’t help but to wonder about the artist and the painting. Very interesting indeed. Wonderful topic pic. God bless.
Cheryl Sills, posted this comment on Dec 10th, 2008
Wonderful artist, Good description.
AC Hamilton III, posted this comment on Dec 16th, 2008
I crave learning and this definitely wets the apetite. Thanks!
Michele Cameron Drew, posted this comment on Dec 19th, 2008
Very well presented, a lovely review. 
-M
Liane Schmidt, posted this comment on Jan 27th, 2009
Very interesting read – - I know that color meaning is very important!
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
The Quail, posted this comment on Feb 25th, 2009
An awesome review and very well done.
Lost in Arizona, posted this comment on Feb 25th, 2009
I adore art, but this one is difficult for me, for I am colorblind…lol! But an interesting article nonetheless.
James DeVere, posted this comment on Mar 8th, 2009
Fantastic, I really like his work. He has been influential in Australian art too. Believe it or not. I love his work and always spent my years looking at his work.
He is my favourite artist. Thanks for the ideas and good choice. j
Jax Appleby, posted this comment on Mar 22nd, 2009
I like the article, but once again, I don’t have a lot to say about this piece. I like a little more substance than simply shapes on a canvas. I’m not even sure I like the artist’s color choices…
Jax
Chris Stonecipher, posted this comment on Aug 20th, 2009
This was the first introduction to art while attending WSU. Thanks again my friends:)
revivor, posted this comment on Aug 21st, 2009
(picked up from propeller)
Very interesting – never heard of him
Art is art though and all deserves our attention – although some for not very long!!
Chris Stonecipher, posted this comment on Aug 21st, 2009
Thank you revivor. It helps that you told me where you found my article. I appreciate that. Thanks for the kind comment and support.
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shaun simpson, posted this comment on Nov 26th, 2008
i studied Rothko on a humanities course to. this work is very intriguing although i have to admit i don’t really understand his work properly. great artist though thanks for sharing this.