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Rothko Chapel
The Rothko Chapel is an ecumenical chapel in Houston, Texas, founded by John and Dominique de Menil, opened in 1971. The interior serves not only as a place of prayer but is also an important work of modern art. Fourteen paintings by Mark Rothko in black but colorful tones are hung on its walls. The building's shape is an octagon inscribed in a Greek cross, and the chapel's design was largely inspired by the artist's vision. The paintings represent Rothko's late creative period, characterized by the dominance of black and other dark shades and texture effects. The chapel became the world's first ecumenical place open to all denominations and is a place of prayer as well as cultural and philosophical meetings.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Mark Rothko
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Date of birth and death
September 25, 1903 – February 25, 1970
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Natinality
American
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Style
Abstract expressionism, color field painting
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Significant works
Seagram Murals, Rothko Chapel paintings, No. 6 (Violet, Green and Red), multiform paintings
Information about the work
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Year:
1964-1967
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Menil Collection, Houston, Texas, USA
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Theme:
minimalism, installation, spirituality, meditation
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The paintings in the Rothko Chapel are meant to evoke a spiritual experience that goes beyond the word of God, creating a space of silence and contemplation. Their tonality and form are designed to integrate with the architecture and atmosphere of the place.
The key to interpreting the work
The work requires reception in the context of architectural space and reflection on spirituality and the universality of the artistic message, encouraging personal contemplation.See other works by this artist
