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what caused the negative response to impressionism by contemporary audiences in the nineteenth century?
it lacked emotionally expressive content.
it lacked a sense of unity and structure.
it was so different from traditional painting.
it was considered politically subversive.
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Explanation:

Impressionism in the 19th century was a radical departure from traditional painting. Traditional art emphasized detailed, realistic, and polished works, while Impressionism focused on capturing light, momentary impressions, and loose brushwork. This significant difference from the established norms of traditional painting led to negative responses from contemporary audiences who were accustomed to the traditional style. The other options are incorrect: Impressionism had emotional content (e.g., capturing mood of scenes), it had its own unity (through color and light), and it was not primarily seen as politically subversive.

Answer:

C. It was so different from traditional painting.