Multiform

Multiform by Mark Rothko
Artist
Mark Rothko
Date
1948
Style
Abstract expressionism
Genre
Abstract
Location
National Gallery of Australia (NGA)
"Multiform" by Mark Rothko exemplifies his signature Abstract expressionism style, blending abstract forms with a focus on emotional intensity. The painting features layered, luminous rectangular fields of color, characteristic of Rothko’s approach to color field painting. Using oil paints on canvas, Rothko aimed to evoke a spiritual response through subtle color variations and painterly textures. Despite his association with abstract expressionism, Rothko’s work transcends traditional school boundaries, emphasizing mood and perception over formal technique.

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