Mark Rothko

I did not understand Mark Rothko's paintings until I saw some in person at the Tate Modern in London. The vibrancy of his colors and the large scale of his canvas make the viewer feel engulfed in his work. This painting is name Red, Orange, Tan and Purple, 1954. Mark Rothko was a Russian born American painter. He attended the New School in New York and quickly became a major player in the New York art scene.