Timeless and comprehensive, this revealing volume explores the brilliance of Mark Rothko (1903-1970), a pioneering New York artist and a significant figure in the Abstract Expressionism movement. Illustrated with more than 275 images that explore his paintings, prints, and works on paper, this book highlights both the most famous and lesser-known works of Rothko, from his early abstract and surrealist works to his intoxicating color compositions on a gigantic scale, as well as the more limited palette of his radiant late works and the final series of black and gray paintings. Among Rothko's artistic philosophies, he believed that painting was a deeply psychological and spiritual experience through which core human emotions could be communicated. Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko draw from intimate knowledge of the artist's artwork and life to provide a fuller picture of their father and place him in the context of art history. Alexander Nemerov and Hiroshi Sugimoto provide insights into the artist's work.