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HUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield Porter
My first encounter with the international artist
and art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through the
poetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. While
both grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,
(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.
Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, the
boy who was to one day become a renowned artist
and respected art critic showed a comparative lack of
artistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While
(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, Fairfield
Porter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appeared
to be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemed
that, although a member of a family full of artists, his
true skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This
(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-
field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field of
study. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope and
then traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield came
back to the United States to further his education at
(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There he
became acquainted with the famed photographer Alfred
Stieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positively
influenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.
Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent
(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-
ate and critique the works of the great Renaissance
painters. His training came from both direct study
under world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,
and from countless hours spent in museums and
(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.
Following his marriage to Anne upon his return
from Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next two
decades developing his skills as a painter while caring
for his autistic son. During this period his meetings with
(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning would
prove to have a profound effect on his later works.
Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work of
Kooning.
In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack
(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He found
fault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoke
to art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-
oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shape
the future of art and was far too biased for Porter.
(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as Art
News and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 when
he decided to pursue a full-time painting career.
The other side of his fame, his uncommon
approach to painting, is just as important to the
(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to the
world of art. His personal philosophy comes from a
blending of two views; art should be personal, emo-
tional, and representative of its subject, while at the
same time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-
(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of art
history, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porter
fused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotive
collection of paintings about families, individuals, and
the home, as well as moving nature scenes such as
(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward the
Harbor (1967).
When he died in 1975, on a morning walk along
the ocean, he left the world as one of the most respected
art critics in the past century. On top of that, his work
(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art community
as amazingly distinctive and especially representative
of his life. It is sad to say that now, however, some
thirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknown
outside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-
(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by the
common man and revered for his continuing influence
on the artists of today. The words of this intellectual
were some of the best and most honest critiques of art
ever spoken.
HUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield Porter
My first encounter with the international artist
and art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through the
poetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. While
both grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,
(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.
Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, the
boy who was to one day become a renowned artist
and respected art critic showed a comparative lack of
artistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While
(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, Fairfield
Porter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appeared
to be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemed
that, although a member of a family full of artists, his
true skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This
(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-
field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field of
study. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope and
then traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield came
back to the United States to further his education at
(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There he
became acquainted with the famed photographer Alfred
Stieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positively
influenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.
Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent
(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-
ate and critique the works of the great Renaissance
painters. His training came from both direct study
under world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,
and from countless hours spent in museums and
(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.
Following his marriage to Anne upon his return
from Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next two
decades developing his skills as a painter while caring
for his autistic son. During this period his meetings with
(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning would
prove to have a profound effect on his later works.
Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work of
Kooning.
In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack
(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He found
fault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoke
to art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-
oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shape
the future of art and was far too biased for Porter.
(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as Art
News and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 when
he decided to pursue a full-time painting career.
The other side of his fame, his uncommon
approach to painting, is just as important to the
(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to the
world of art. His personal philosophy comes from a
blending of two views; art should be personal, emo-
tional, and representative of its subject, while at the
same time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-
(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of art
history, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porter
fused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotive
collection of paintings about families, individuals, and
the home, as well as moving nature scenes such as
(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward the
Harbor (1967).
When he died in 1975, on a morning walk along
the ocean, he left the world as one of the most respected
art critics in the past century. On top of that, his work
(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art community
as amazingly distinctive and especially representative
of his life. It is sad to say that now, however, some
thirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknown
outside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-
(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by the
common man and revered for his continuing influence
on the artists of today. The words of this intellectual
were some of the best and most honest critiques of art
ever spoken.
Q. Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:
- a)an overview of the passage as a whole.
- b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.
- c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.
- d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? for ACT 2025 is part of ACT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the ACT exam syllabus. Information about Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for ACT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?.
Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? for ACT 2025 is part of ACT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the ACT exam syllabus. Information about Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for ACT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for ACT.
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Here you can find the meaning of Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of
Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an
ample number of questions to practice Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageHUMANITIES: Colorful Reflections on Fairfield PorterMy first encounter with the international artistand art critic Fairfield Porter was actually through thepoetry of his wife, Anne (Channing) Porter. Whileboth grew to become quite celebrated in their crafts,(5) Fairfield’s story is unique.Born into an affluent, artistic family in 1907, theboy who was to one day become a renowned artistand respected art critic showed a comparative lack ofartistic ability when seen next to his siblings. While(10) his older brother Eliot took to photography, FairfieldPorter, despite being remarkably intelligent, appearedto be lacking any natural artistic talents. It seemedthat, although a member of a family full of artists, histrue skill lay in the critiquing of others’ artistry. This(15) was evidenced in his second year at Harvard by Fair-field’s decision to pursue art history as his major field ofstudy. After studying at Harvard under Arthur Pope andthen traveling briefly through Europe, Fairfield cameback to the United States to further his education at(20) the Art Students League in New York City. There hebecame acquainted with the famed photographer AlfredStieglitz—the work of whom is said to have positivelyinfluenced Fairfield’s paintings to some degree.Between the years 1931 and 1932, Fairfield spent(25) the majority of his time in Italy learning to appreci-ate and critique the works of the great Renaissancepainters. His training came from both direct studyunder world-famous art historian Bernard Berenson,and from countless hours spent in museums and(30) galleries observing the greatest pieces of Italian art.Following his marriage to Anne upon his returnfrom Italy, Fairfield spent the better part of the next twodecades developing his skills as a painter while caringfor his autistic son. During this period his meetings with(35) the French Intimist painter Willem De Kooning wouldprove to have a profound effect on his later works.Porter was the first to publicly acclaim the work ofKooning.In fact, what made Porter so famous was his knack(40) for responding directly to an artist’s work. He foundfault with the common “talk based” criticism that spoketo art only in reference to its past or to some vague the-oretical framework; such criticism attempted to shapethe future of art and was far too biased for Porter.(45) His time as an art critic for such publications as ArtNews and The Nation ended, however, in 1961 whenhe decided to pursue a full-time painting career.The other side of his fame, his uncommonapproach to painting, is just as important to the(50) understanding of Fairfield Porter’s contributions to theworld of art. His personal philosophy comes from ablending of two views; art should be personal, emo-tional, and representative of its subject, while at thesame time be boldly colorful, expressive, and gener-(55) ally abstract. Drawing on his vast knowledge of arthistory, especially the styles of French Intimism, Porterfused these two feelings to create a powerful, emotivecollection of paintings about families, individuals, andthe home, as well as moving nature scenes such as(60) The Door to the Woods (1971) and Maine - Toward theHarbor (1967).When he died in 1975, on a morning walk alongthe ocean, he left the world as one of the most respectedart critics in the past century. On top of that, his work(65) as a painter is still viewed within the art communityas amazingly distinctive and especially representativeof his life. It is sad to say that now, however, somethirty years after his death, he is still virtually unknownoutside of art circles. This remarkably insightful, artic-(70) ulate, creative individual needs to be discovered by thecommon man and revered for his continuing influenceon the artists of today. The words of this intellectualwere some of the best and most honest critiques of artever spoken.Q.Without the first paragraph, the passage would lose:a)an overview of the passage as a whole.b)a brief introduction and transition into the topic.c)important detail that later becomes relevant to the passage.d)an explanation of the logic behind the author’s viewpoint.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice ACT tests.
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