Rothko also began using the new synthetic pigments, but not always with happy results. In 1962 he donated to Harvard University a series of large murals of the Passion of Christ whose predominant colors were dark pink and deep crimson. He mixed mostly traditional colors to make the pink and crimson; synthetic ultramarine, cerulean blue, and titanium white, but he also used two new organic reds, Naphtol and Lithol. The Naphtol did well, but the Lithol slowly changed color when exposed to light. Within five years the deep pinks and reds had begun to turn light blue, and by 1979 the paintings were ruined and had to be taken down. COUNT 5
QSN1 To whom did Rothko donate Passion of Christ murals? ANS1 Harvard University QSN2 In what year did Rothko donate Passion of Christ murals? ANS2 1962 QSN3 What organic reds did Rothko use in the Passion of Christ murals? ANS3 Naphtol and Lithol QSN4 In what year had the Passion of Christ murals by Rothko end up ruined? ANS4 1979 QSN5 What was the result of the change in color in the Rothko Passion of the Christ murals? ANS5 ruined and had to be taken down