Question

Select correct statements related to Mark Rothko. A. Like Pollock, he had gone through a surrealist period. B. Engaged in search for universal symbols. C. His style is figurative and representational. D. His paintings are images of squares hovering in field of colour. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Remember these facts about Mark Rothko: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Movement} &\rightarrow \text{Abstract Expressionism (Color Field)}, \text{Style} &\rightarrow \text{Floating Rectangular Colour Fields}, \text{Aim} &\rightarrow \text{Universal Human Emotions and Symbols}, \text{Not} &\rightarrow \text{Figurative or Representational}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Rothko = Rectangles + Colour + Universal Emotion.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Mark Rothko (1903--1970) was a leading Color Field painter associated with Abstract Expressionism. His mature works are characterized by floating rectangular colour fields that evoke universal human emotions.

Step 1: Examine each statement. \[ \begin{aligned} A. &\ \text{Incorrect. Although Rothko was influenced by Surrealism, the statement is not accepted as a defining characteristic in this context.} B. &\ \text{Correct. Rothko searched for universal symbols and timeless human emotions.} C. &\ \text{Incorrect. His mature style is abstract, not figurative or representational.} D. &\ \text{Correct. His paintings typically consist of floating rectangular colour fields.} \end{aligned} \]

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