What was George Seurat's goal in his "Divisionist" paintings?

A. to enliven paintings through the use scientific theories about color and optic function
B. to bring Classical structure to the Impressionists' approach to painting
C. to use color to generate a strong emotional response from the viewer
D. to produce an idiosyncratic style characterized by the use of small dots of color


Answer: A

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