PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

A. Artists have realized that their art is more valuable when it’s destroyed or
performative, which has led to many shocking artistic performances.
B. The public is most moved by self-destructive art, as it can’t be preserved or truly
owned by anyone.
C. Artists have created destructive or shocking art to criticize the art world, but are
instead celebrated by the art world.
D. Professional artists aren’t capable of truly challenging the art world and market,
as they directly benefit from it.