Understanding Joaquin Torres-Garcia's 'Composition'

Where was Joaquin Torres-Garcia born?

• Spain

• United States

• Uruguay

• France

Which group did Torres-Garcia form with other artists in Paris?

• The Blue Rider

• The Bridge

• Circle and Square

• The Surrealists

How does Torres-Garcia's grid differ from Mondrian's?

• It uses more colors

• It is more formal

• It includes representational forms

• It is more symmetrical

What term does Torres-Garcia use to describe his belief in universal symbols?

• Surrealism

• Abstract Expressionism

• Constructive Universalism

• Cubism

What is the purpose of the pictograms in Torres-Garcia's work?

• To showcase architectural designs

• To illustrate modern technology

• To represent universal human experiences

• To depict specific historical events

Which museum in Paris influenced Torres-Garcia's work?

• The Louvre

• The Ethnographic Museum

• The Musée d'Orsay

• The Pompidou Center

What does the fish symbol in Torres-Garcia's painting potentially represent?

• A reference to modern industry

• A symbol of wealth

• A depiction of time

• A connection between man and nature

At what age did Torres-Garcia return to Uruguay?

• 50

• 80

• 60

• 70

Which US-based artist was influenced by Torres-Garcia's work?

• Willem de Kooning

• Jackson Pollock

• Adolph Gottlieb

• Mark Rothko

Why is Torres-Garcia often omitted from discussions about geometric abstraction?

• He focused on realism

• He was a transnational artist

• His work was not influential

• He was not part of any art movement