I know the art majors may gasp in disapproval at this, but Rothko's "art" looks like it could have been made on a lazy afternoon with a few rollers and some cans of reject paint from Home Depot.
@8: You're not alone in your weeping. In a James Elkins book called "Pictures & Tears," which I recommend, he says Rothkos produce more crying than any other modern art works. Thanks for commenting! http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archive…
But there is *something* there. It is awing. Amazing. And to this non-art major, it is incredibly beautiful.
I weep, almost every time, I've seen a Rothko. I know that's just me, but it was his purpose.