While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
The student wants to describe the distinctive style of Houser’s sculptures. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A sculptor, illustrator, and painter, Houser developed a distinctive style for portraying Native American figures.
Houser’s sculptures employ abstract, modernist forms to depict Native American figures.
Many other artists have been influenced by the style of Houser’s sculptures.
The sculpture Sacred Rain Arrow is a well-known example of Houser’s style.
Choice B is the best answer. The sentence describes the distinctive style of Houser’s sculptures, explaining that the sculptures use abstract, modernist forms to depict Native American figures.
Choice A is incorrect. While the sentence indicates that Houser developed a distinctive style for portraying Native American figures, it doesn’t describe this style. Choice C is incorrect. While the sentence states that other artists have been influenced by the style of Houser’s sculptures, it doesn’t describe this style. Choice D is incorrect. While the sentence mentions the name of a sculpture that’s a well-known example of Houser’s style, it doesn’t describe the sculpture’s style.