ISEE Reading Question 179: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 179

1. The author most likely refers to the twenty-one artists in order to

  • A. emphasize that the Guggenheim sparked controversy.
  • B. suggest the similarities between many artists and critics.
  • C. illustrate that artists are not qualified to judge architecture.
  • D. inform the reader why the Guggenheim is considered a masterpiece.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

The passage states, "While today the museum is considered a masterpiece of architecture, critics were not all so kind when the museum opened. Many worried that the striking design of the building would compete with the art contained in the building, defeating the purpose of a great museum. Indeed before the museum opened, twenty-one artists signed a letter of protest against the museum."

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