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:

NTA final answer key: A and B only (option A).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• The question asks which statements about Mark Rothko are correct.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• A is correct: like Pollock, Rothko passed through a surrealist phase early in his career.

• B is correct: he searched for universal (mythic) symbols.

• C is incorrect: his mature style is abstract, not figurative or representational.

• D: the floating rectangles of colour describe his mature work, but the NTA final answer key accepts only A and B.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct option is (A) A and B Only.