Word: rothkos
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Cubism's Alternative. Still was born on a North Dakota farm, got an M.A. from Washington State University. During World War II he drew blueprints; afterward, with Mark Rothko, he drew disciples to the avant-garde California School of Fine Arts, teaching the first serious alternative to cubism in recent art history...
Coolidge pointed out that it took considerable renovation of the dining room to meet Rothko's specifications. The oak-panelled walls had to be covered with green material, and new lighting developed. Rothko was in Cambridge Thursday to supervise the finishing touches...
...Rothko's conditions was that the public be allowed to view the paintings as much as possible. The dining hall is a private one which was always kept locked previously, and there is a charge of $50-$100 for groups that wish to use its services. Coolidge said it would be some time before students would be able to view the murals, since security measures must first be taken...
Jose Luis Sert, Dean of the Faculty of the Design School and architect of Holyoke Center, said he had been consulted by Rothko "very pleased" with the paintings...
Howard F. Gillette '35, who chaired a meeting last night of the directors of the Harvard Alumni Association and the Associated Harvard Clubs in the Rothko room, said his group reacted most favorably...