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5.1.2 Exam: Semester Exam
The Impressionists, a group of French painters from the 1800s, are
famous for rebelling against the artistic standards of their time. While
most painters were finding fame and success with realistic images of
important subjects, the Impressionists painted impressions -
personal ways of seeing things - that were far less realistic. They also
chose subjects that were ordinary and even boring, some would say,
for example, Claude Monet painted over 25 pictures of haystacks.
Ironically, these paintings are no longer considered rebellious; in fact,
they are now some of the most beloved and classic artworks in the
world. Monet's haystack paintings hang in the world's greatest art
museums, and copies decorate the walls of banks, hotels, and medical
offices everywhere. Their popularity shows just how well the
Impressionists' personal visions spoke to the public's imagination.
A. The impressionists were not understood in their own time, now that the public has a more advanced understanding of art, the impressionist are greatly admired and many artist try to copy their style
B. The impressionists were a group of painters from France, today, impressionist art is extremely famous and can be found in museums all over the world.
C. The impressionist painted in a way that was unpopular in their own time, and our time, prince of impressionist paintings hang in banks, medical offices, and other every day places.
D. The impressionists painting style went against the trends of their time, impressionist paintings are now main stream and popular.
Which statement best summarizes two central ideas of the text?
