Mark Rothko
Latvian-American abstract expressionist known for large color field paintings exploring emotion and spirituality. Rothko's luminous rectangles of color create contemplative spaces for viewers. His writings on art reveal deep philosophical concerns about tragedy, ecstasy, and the human condition. Rothko's suicide and the chapel bearing his name symbolize art's spiritual dimension.
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