Question

Choose the correct statements in context to Arshile Gorky. A. Was an Abstract Expressionist painter B. Creating a transition from European Abstract Surrealism to American Abstract Expressionism C. Was born in 1810 D. The Artist and His Mother (1926--36) painted by him E. Expired in 1982 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Remember these facts about Arshile Gorky: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} 1904 &\rightarrow \text{Born}, 1926\text{--}1936 &\rightarrow \textit{The Artist and His Mother}, \text{Movement} &\rightarrow \text{Abstract Expressionism}, \text{Contribution} &\rightarrow \text{Bridge between Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism}, 1948 &\rightarrow \text{Died}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Gorky: Surrealism $\rightarrow$ Abstract Expressionism.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Arshile Gorky (1904--1948) was one of the pioneers of American Abstract Expressionism and played a vital role in bridging European Surrealism with the emerging American Abstract Expressionist movement.

Step 1: Examine each statement. \[ \begin{aligned} A. &\ \text{Correct. Gorky was a leading Abstract Expressionist painter.} B. &\ \text{Correct. He formed a transition between European Surrealism and American Abstract Expressionism.} C. &\ \text{Incorrect. He was born in 1904, not 1810.} D. &\ \text{Correct. }\textit{The Artist and His Mother}\text{ (1926--1936) is one of his most famous works.} E. &\ \text{Incorrect. He died in 1948, not 1982.} \end{aligned} \]

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