Question

in 1913, the armory show, an international exhibit of modern art, introduced to the united states works by european painters, challenging traditional ideas of art. in a layman’s view of an art exhibition, president theodore roosevelt offered his views on these artworks, and in doing so, commented on change, rebellion, and social progress.
from a layman’s view of an art exhibition by theodore roosevelt
the recent international exhibition of modern art in new york was really noteworthy. messrs. davies, kuhn, gregg, and their fellow members of the association of american painters and sculptors have done a work of very real value in securing such an exhibition of the works
reread the final paragraph of the passage, on pages 6–7. which premise does this paragraph most support?

• anytime people engage in progressive change, there are bound to be individuals who take things too far.
• whenever people create something positive, there are those who will try to destroy it.
• leaders of any new social movement should make sure that those who represent the movement conform to certain ideals.
• when it comes to art, works that are appealing to some people seem extremely ugly to others.

Explanation:

The passage is about an art exhibition introducing modern art (challenging traditional art ideas) and Roosevelt's views on change, rebellion, and progress. The last option relates to art reception (appealing to some, ugly to others), which aligns with the context of modern art challenging traditions (different people have different views on it). Other options: first is about progressive change going too far (not art - focused), second is about destroying positive things (not relevant), third is about social movement leaders (not art - related).

Answer:

When it comes to art, works that are appealing to some people seem extremely ugly to others.