Art is often controversial because a. artists use the elements of art in creative ways, which often offend the public. b. art is almost always based on religious beliefs or cultural circumstances. c. artists and observers have varying ideas of what art is. d. art is no longer a respected profession. select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

I think the answer is C. I think this because observers have different ideas as to what the art means than artists, and it can cause controversy between the two. Hope this helps.

Controversy is a discussion marked by the expression of opposing views and is a matter of how people react to something.

Art is often controversial because artists and observers have varying ideas of what art is. Correct C

The meaning of the artwork is not just about what the artist wanted to express, but about the viewer's experience of and interaction with it. And because there are many opinions, art can be classified as controversial.