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Answer: BSet 1: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Minimalism in art emerged in the 1960s as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism. While Expressionists valued emotional intensity and chaotic brushwork, Minimalists favored geometric shapes, industrial materials, and a lack of visible emotion.
Which work would most likely be classified as Minimalist based on the text?
A. A painting with thick, swirling layers of colorful paint expressing rage.
B. A simple white cube made of steel placed in an empty room.✓ Correct
C. A realistic portrait of a weeping woman.
D. A cluttered collage of newspaper clippings and photographs.
Detailed Explanation
Minimalists favored 'geometric shapes', 'industrial materials' (like steel), and 'lack of visible emotion'. A white steel cube fits this perfectly.
Key Evidence:
• "geometric shapes"
• "industrial materials"
• "lack of visible emotion"
Why others are wrong: A (This describes Abstract Expressionism (chaotic, emotional).), C (Realistic and emotional, not Minimalist.), D (Cluttered, not minimal.).