Which statement best captures the meaning of 'twentieth-century artists' in this context?

• A. It refers to artists who lived in the twentieth century.
• B. It refers to artists whose works were included in Vida Americana.
• C. It refers to artists who lived in the 20th century but were not part of Vida Americana.
• D. It refers to artists who painted in the 19th century.

Answer: (B)

In this context, “twentieth-century artists” points to the artists whose works are included in Vida Americana. The phrase is defining the group by what the exhibition features, not simply by when the artists happened to live. The emphasis is on the artworks shown in Vida Americana, so it describes the artists represented in that collection. It isn’t about all artists who lived in the 20th century, nor does it refer to painters from the 19th century. Some artists who lived in the 20th century might not be part of Vida Americana, but the term here is tied to the works the show presents.