Cityscape 

Here is a Cityscape by Mark Rothko, made with an unknown medium, and from an unknown date. Notice how the angular shapes, mimicking buildings, push against each other in a fractured space. The linear forms, with sharp and erratic lines, create a chaotic and disharmonious image. It recalls similar chaotic and disorienting spaces used in Piranesi's "Imaginary Prisons," where architectural elements become instruments of psychological distress. Now consider the stitched seams that appear within the composition; these are more than mere representation. They are a visceral metaphor for mending, suggesting a subconscious drive to repair something broken. This recalls the ancient Greek concept of "sparagmos," the act of tearing apart, often followed by a symbolic reassembly to signify renewal or healing. The emotional resonance of these images lies in their ability to evoke a sense of unease and instability, reflecting a world in constant flux, an echo through time.