No. 8 1964

Mark Rothko's 1964 "No. 8" is a prime example of his color field painting style. The work consists of a single, dark brown rectangle on a black background, with a thin, pale brown horizontal band at the bottom. These color fields are meant to evoke emotion and contemplation in the viewer, as opposed to representing specific objects or scenes. This abstract art style is characterized by its minimalist approach and focus on the interplay of color and space. Rothko's work is often seen as a reflection of the existentialist and abstract expressionist movements.