Mark Rothko(1903 — 1970)

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Read the text. For questions (1—5) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

1. Mark Rothko emigrated to the United States

A.with his father and elder sister.B.with his mother and brothers.C.with his mother and elder sister.D.with all his family.

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2. Rothko wanted to be an artistA.from his early childhood.B.when he joined the Art Students League.C.when he watched students drawing.D.when he moved to the Upper West Side.

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3. Rothko thought that modern artA.was primitive.B.could be compared to children's pictures.C.was already academic.D.was childish.

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4. Rothko's distinctive styleA.was inspired by Rosenberg.B.resulted from moving to Long Island.C.resulted from his grief.D.evolved in 1948.

5. Who named paintings by their colours?A. RosenbergB. RothkoC. DealersD. Steindecker

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