Cubierta

Mark Rothko (1903 – 1970)

Ontdek Mark Rothko (1903-1970), een Amerikaanse kunstenaar die kleurgebruik revolutioneerde en emotionele kunst creëerde met zijn iconische Color Field schilderijen & Abstract Expressionisme.

The Visual Composition of Cubierta

Created in 1960, Cubierta is an abstract painting that features a rich dark indigo-blue background. The composition is defined by three horizontal rectangular fields of color arranged across the canvas. A vibrant red middle section serves as a focal point, positioned between a dark upper section and a deep black lower section.

The artwork utilizes Mark Rothko’s characteristic technique of blending colors with soft, undefined edges. This method creates a sense of depth and contemplative space within the piece, emphasizing the juxtaposition of the bold red squares against the serene blue backdrop.

Door de redactie van WikiOO.org Bijgewerkt op 20 september 2026

Over dit kunstwerk

Titel: Cubierta
Kunstenaar: Mark Rothko
Formaat: Portrait
Auteursrechtelijke status: Onder auteursrechtelijke bescherming
Medium: Oil On Canvas
Creatieve periode: Mature Period
Doelstelling: Accent
Trefwoorden: surrealism , geometric composition , 1960s painting
Kleurtoon: Green to Violet Spectrum
Kleurintensiteit: Balanced

Snelle feiten

Movement: Color Field Painting
Notable elements or techniques: Red Squares
Year: 1960
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Subject or theme: Color Field Composition