As seen in Still-Life with Apples (fig. 15.43), Cézanne is considered a pioneering figure in modern art because he __________

A. returned to painting the figure as it actually appeared, not impressionistically
B. brought back linear perspective
C. focused on the formal issues and two-dimensional aspects of painting
D. reinvigorated painting with emotion and drama


C

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