Question

read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence. a painting called \still life with carnations\ was left to the detroit institute of arts in 1990. the artwork was attributed to celebrated nineteenth - century dutch painter vincent van gogh, but scholars and art experts were suspicious. they questioned the authenticity of the work because it was unsigned. to this day, the question of whether it is a van gogh remains unanswered. museum officials examined the painting under a microscope, looking closely at the brushstrokes and the use of color. they cross - examined their findings with their knowledge about genuine van gogh paintings. however, they came to no definite conclusion. experts debate whether the painting is _______ a scenic b tasteless c genuine d accurate

Explanation:

The paragraph focuses on whether the painting is truly by Van Gogh, which means the question is about its authenticity. The word "genuine" means real or authentic, fitting the context as experts are debating if the painting is a real Van Gogh work. "Scenic" relates to a view, "tasteless" to lack of aesthetic appeal, and "accurate" to correctness in details which are not relevant here.

Answer:

C. genuine