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Set 3: Central Ideas (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The following text describes the Impressionist art movement. Impressionism was a 19th-century art movement characterized by relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition, and an emphasis on the accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities. Originating in Paris, Impressionists faced harsh opposition from the conventional art community. They violated the rules of academic painting, often painting outdoors ('en plein air') to capture the momentary and transient effects of sunlight, rather than the static and idealized details favored by the Salons.

What was a key innovation of Impressionist painters?

A. They used invisible brush strokes to create photorealistic images
B. They preferred painting indoors to control lighting perfectly✓ Correct
C. They focused on capturing the changing qualities of light
D. They strictly adhered to the rules of academic painting

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. The text lists 'emphasis on the accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities' as a characteristic.

Key Evidence:

• "accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities"

• "capture the momentary and transient effects of sunlight"

Why others are wrong: A (Opposite (visible brush strokes)), B (Opposite (painted outdoors)), D (Opposite (violated the rules)).

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