Abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock's drip paintings were initially dismissed by critics as random splatters a child could make. Later analysis revealed that his work exhibits fractal patterns similar to those found in nature—complex mathematical structures that suggest a high degree of skill and intention. Art forgers have found it extremely difficult to replicate these patterns, despite the apparently simple technique.
It can be inferred from the text that
all children can create art equal to Jackson Pollock's
apparent simplicity in art may mask underlying complexity that requires expertise to achieve
fractal patterns only appear in natural phenomena
art critics always correctly evaluate new works
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. What looked random actually required skill to produce.
- Context clues: Critics called it random; analysis revealed complex patterns; forgers can't replicate it.
- Meaning: The difficulty of replication proves hidden expertise despite surface simplicity.
- Verify: If it were truly simple, forgers could easily copy it.
💡 Strategy: When something appears simple but proves hard to replicate, infer hidden complexity.
Choice A is incorrect because forgers (adults with intent) "found it extremely difficult." Choice C is incorrect because Pollock's paintings exhibit fractals, not just nature. Choice D is incorrect because the initial critical dismissal was wrong.