Question

many twentieth - century artists admired the work of marcel duchamp. by curating surrealist exhibitions, he legitimized the work of salvador dali and andre breton. his experiments with optical discs and motors spawned op art and kinetic art. and his readymades - everyday objects treated as artifacts - were foundational for the painter jasper johns. sherrie levine was also interested in readymades. for her own rendition of duchamps idea, levine took pictures of other photographers works and claimed them as hers. marcel duchamp was a(n) blank artist. options: traditional, humble, idealistic, influential

Explanation:

To determine the correct adjective for Marcel Duchamp, we analyze the text: he legitimized others' work, spawned new art movements (Op Art, Kinetic Art), and his readymades influenced later artists (Jasper Johns, Sherrie Levine). "Influential" means having a significant impact on others, which matches his role in shaping art movements and inspiring other artists. "Traditional" is incorrect as his work (like readymades) was innovative, not traditional. "Humble" is not supported (no info on his humility). "Idealistic" focuses on ideals, but the text emphasizes his impact on art, not ideals.

Answer:

D. influential