How did Paul Gauguin use art to express his rejection of modern society?

a) He painted images of "primitive" culture such as in The Day of the Gods.
b) He painted scenes of café life in Paris such as The Glass of Absinthe.
c) He painted landscapes such as The Hay Wain.
d) He painted scenes from history such as Liberty Leading the People.


Answer: a

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