American artist, Jew by birth Mark Rothko was born in 1903 in

In 1940, the artist changed his name for fear of persecution on a national basis, and took American citizenship. The real name of Mark Rothko was…

Mark Rothko was an outstanding figure of American art. Along with Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, he is the main figure of…

Which two of these areas most strongly influenced the development of the artistic style of Mark Rothko at the beginning of his career?

What are the characteristics inherent in the mature work of the artist?

Being successful at school, Mark won a grant to study at a prestigious university after graduation. What was the name of that educational institution?

In his student years, the future artist…

The most famous works of the artist are:

At the beginning of his career, Rothko was fond of Surrealism, but later moved on to more abstract works, the subject of which was inspired by ancient Greek myths. Which of these Surrealist artists had the greatest influence on Mark Rothko?

The artist paid particular attention to color in his works. He believed that it would help him express any idea or emotion. How did Mark Rothko paint?

What color palette distinguishes the late works of Mark Rothko?

After studying at Yale University for just one year, Rothko left it and entered the New Design School in New York. Which famous artist was his teacher?

Rothko called his large-scale paintings with large color blocks:

In the early 1950s, Rothko and his wife went on a trip to Europe. What work that he saw during this journey, most struck his imagination?

Which of these quotes belongs to Mark Rothko?

One of the works of Mark Rothko is a specially designed building, inside of which there are the works of the artist. What is this building called?

After moving from Portland to New York, the artist plunged into the creative atmosphere of this city and made many acquaintances among young artists. What American modernist had the greatest influence on Rothko during that period?

Which advice did author of abstract works Rothko give to the audience, so that they could fully immerse themselves in his works and understand their meaning?

The painting of the surrealistic period of Mark Rothko, which depicts several amorphous figures and which is considered the most successful work of the artist in this style, is called:

Mark Rothko’s paintings were highly valued during his lifetime, and today they are among the most expensive works of post-war art. What work of the artist sold for 140 million euros in 2014?

Rothko created a series of canvases for the famous brand “Seagram”; those canvases were supposed to decorate the dining room of an elite restaurant. However, after completing the works, he decided not to exhibit them there and gave some of them to the Tate Gallery in London with the condition that they will be exhibited at a separate, specially prepared hall. Which of the following works does not belong to the series “Seagram panels”?

What geometric shapes did Mark Rothko use in his works?

One of the early paintings by Mark Rothko is an urban landscape. It reveals the artist’s attitude to New York, which he considered a soulless and dull city. What is the name of this work?

While working on his paintings, Rothko tried to express complex things in simple language. What did he consider the ideal role model intentionally simplifying the figures?

One of the paintings of Rothko’s “Seagram series” exhibited at the Tate Gallery in London was damaged by a vandal. He left an inscription in black ink in the lower right corner of the canvas. Which painting was spoiled?

Along with Abstract Expressionism, in which Mark Rothko worked, pop art was very popular in the USA. What did the artist think about this art movement?

What artistic group did Mark Rothko join in the 1930s with such artists as Adolf Gottlieb, Joseph Solman and John Graham?

In 1936, Rothko began writing a book in which he revealed his vision of painting and the process of creating works of art. The book was never published during the life of the artist. What is this book about?

How did Mark Rothko sometimes call himself in jest?