The work of Kiowa painter Lois smoky derives its power in part from the tension among his ____influences: classic American portraiture, with its realistic treatment of faces; the American pop art movement, with its vivid colors; and flat style, the intertribal painting style that rejects the effect of depth is typically achieved through shading and standpoint.

According to the text, Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

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Choice A is incorrect because the text indicates that there is a tension among the influences on Lois’s artwork, so it wouldn’t make sense to say that the influences are “harmonious”.

harmonious

Choice B is incorrect because it wouldn’t make sense to characterize Lois’s influences as “unknown,” or not familiar; it’s clear that the influences are known because the text goes on to list them.

unknown

Choice C is incorrect because the text indicates that there is a tension among the influences on Lois’s work, not that they are “replaceable,” or capable of being used in one another’s place.

replaceable

Choice D is the best answer because it most logically completes the text’s discussion of the artistic styles that have influenced Lois’s work. As used in this context, “disparate” means distinct or dissimilar. The text indicates that a tension exists among the styles that have influenced Lois’s work and goes on to describe how those styles differ.

disparate

Correct sentence

The text with the most logical and precise word for the passage - Disparate

Option

D

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