No. 21
- Artist
- Mark Rothko
- Date
- 1949
- Style
- Abstract expressionism
- Genre
- Abstract
Mark Rothko's No. 21 exemplifies his mastery of Abstract expressionism through its luminous, layered fields of oil paint. The work features soft, rectangular shapes that seem to pulse with depth and emotion, characteristic of Rothko's signature style. While he favored a abstract approach, his paintings provoke intimate and contemplative responses by emphasizing color, form, and subtle gradations. No. 21 exemplifies Rothko's intent to evoke powerful emotional experiences through simple, yet profound, visual arrangements.