In an example of how definitions of art change through time and space, this chapter describes how French impressionism, currently widely esteemed as exceptional art, was initially
A. criticized for being too sketchy and spontaneous to be considered art.
B. based on abstract sand paintings from French colonies in West Africa.
C. ignored for lacking any originality.
D. celebrated as one of the great innovations of nineteenth century painting.
E. considered a throwback to "old school" painting styles.
Answer: A
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