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Passage Summary: Cézanne inspired modern abstract artists, but while most experts call him a 'modernist,' a few critics think that's just because we're looking at his old work through a modern lens.

Reasoning: Cézanne's work influenced the development of 20th-century abstract art, and while most experts classify him as an early modernist, a minority of critics argue this label is anachronistic.

Analysis: Since this is a 'Most Strongly Supported' question, we are looking for a statement that is a logical consequence of the facts provided. The stimulus establishes a tension between the majority view and a skeptical minority regarding Cézanne's historical classification. We should look for an answer that acknowledges this disagreement or the specific influence Cézanne had on later artists. Avoid any choice that takes a definitive side on whether he 'is' or 'is not' a modernist, as the passage only establishes that a debate exists.

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Which one of the following statements is most strongly supported by the information above?

Correct Answer
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If Cézanne inspired the modernist creators of abstract art, then his work helped develop modernism. That’s the most conservative inference supported by the passage.
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