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13.2: ** Rothko’s Painting Technique

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    In this video from the MoMA, Corey D’Augustine helps us understand Rothko’s painting technique.

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    • The Painting Techniques of Mark Rothko: No. 16 (Red, Brown, and Black). Authored by: Chris Parrello, Ian Young, Kevin Thomas, Ziv Ravitz . Provided by: The Museum of Modern Art. Located at: http://www.moma.org/explore/multimedia/videos/123/689. License: All Rights Reserved

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