What did the Armory Show inspire in American collectors?

What did the Armory Show inspire in American collectors?

• A. They began collecting only traditional landscape paintings.
• B. They started purchasing contemporary art.
• C. They shifted focus to sculpture exclusivity.
• D. They stopped collecting art altogether.

Answer: (B)

The Armory Show opened American collectors to contemporary art, broadening tastes beyond traditional academic subjects and introducing modern, living artists to a wide audience. This exposure helped create a market for current works and encouraged collectors to purchase contemporary art rather than sticking to older, traditional landscapes or focusing only on sculpture. In short, it sparked a shift toward buying contemporary art by living artists.

The Armory Show opened American collectors to contemporary art, broadening tastes beyond traditional academic subjects and introducing modern, living artists to a wide audience. This exposure helped create a market for current works and encouraged collectors to purchase contemporary art rather than sticking to older, traditional landscapes or focusing only on sculpture. In short, it sparked a shift toward buying contemporary art by living artists.