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Pablo Picasso famously subverted the norms of traditional painting: in his cubist paintings he refused to let his expression be constrained, fragmenting objects and figures to present multiple perspectives simultaneously. Though less widely known, Picasso—who once lamented that writers of his time had “limited themselves to moving around words somewhat while respecting the syntax”—also wrote poetry that defied conventional grammar, semantic relationships, and text structure. Thus, the paintings and poems are linked in that __________

Which choice most logically completes the text?

A

the poems are intended to be understood as explanations of the artistic inclinations reflected in the paintings.

B

both exhibit Picasso’s prioritization of creative expression over the standard rules of the art forms.

C

the poems present many of the same subjects as the paintings but with different thematic approaches.

D

both types of work are characterized by the simultaneous representation of multiple points of view that Picasso is known for.