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Set 3: Central Ideas

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

The following text describes the painting style known as Impressionism. Emerging in France in the 1870s, Impressionist painters like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir broke away from traditional rules of art. Instead of painting realistic, detailed studio portraits, they often painted outdoors to capture fleeting moments of light and color. Their loose brushwork and focus on atmosphere over precision initially shocked critics but revolutionized the art world.

Which choice best characterizes the Impressionist style described in the text?

A. It emphasized precise details and historical subjects✓ Correct
B. It focused on capturing light, color, and atmosphere
C. It was immediately accepted by all art critics
D. It was only practiced indoors in studios

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. The text states they painted to 'capture fleeting moments of light and color' and focused on 'atmosphere over precision.'

Key Evidence:

• "capture fleeting moments of light and color"

• "focus on atmosphere over precision"

Why others are wrong: A (Opposite (broke from detailed traditions)), C (Inaccurate (initially shocked critics)), D (Opposite (painted outdoors)).

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