Question

The Rocky Mountain School of painting a. marked a sharp departure from the artistic style of the Hudson River Valley painters. b. helped inspire a growth of tourism in the West. c. was a significant influence on the abstract art that would soon flourish in Europe. d. emphasized the primitive art of Indians and other indigenous peoples. e. first gained popular acceptance in the early twentieth century.

Answer 1

Answer: b. helped inspire a growth of tourism in the West.

Explanation:

The Hudson River School paintings highlighted the landscape of the West, allowing a better appreciation of an area still fairly unknown at the time. The growing admiration for the beauty of the Western scenery led to an increase in tourism and settlement. Furthermore, several national parks were established to protect the area.