Question

Choose correct statement in context to Somnath Hore. A. Eminent Graphist B. Cosmic Spring is famous work C. Lately chosen sculpture as a medium to express his ideas D. Made woman in cement E. His bronze create a haunting effect to touch the Conscience Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, C and E Only
• B. B, D and C Only
• C. C, D and E Only
• D. D and E Only

Hint:

Remember these facts about Somnath Hore: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Known For} &\rightarrow \text{Graphic Art and Printmaking}, \text{Later Career} &\rightarrow \text{Sculpture}, \text{Major Theme} &\rightarrow \text{Human Suffering and Compassion}, \text{Medium} &\rightarrow \text{Bronze Sculptures and Prints}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Hore = Graphics $\rightarrow$ Sculpture $\rightarrow$ Human Suffering.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Somnath Hore (1921--2006) was an eminent Indian printmaker, graphic artist, and sculptor. His later works shifted towards sculpture, especially bronze sculptures that express pain, suffering, and human tragedy.

Step 1: Examine each statement. \[ \begin{aligned} A. &\ \text{Correct. Somnath Hore was an eminent graphic artist and printmaker.} B. &\ \text{Incorrect. }\textit{Cosmic Spring}\text{ is not one of Somnath Hore's famous works.} C. &\ \text{Correct. In his later years, he chose sculpture to express his artistic ideas.} D. &\ \text{Incorrect. }\textit{Woman in Cement}\text{ is not associated with Somnath Hore.} E. &\ \text{Correct. His bronze sculptures create a haunting emotional effect reflecting human suffering.} \end{aligned} \]

Step 2: Identify the correct statements. The correct statements are \[ \boxed{A,\ C,\ \text{and}\ E} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \]