Question

As a young photographer in the 1950s, William Klein ______ the conventions of photography by creating images that were high contrast and included blurred and distorted elements—features generally seen as flaws. So unorthodox was Klein’s work that he had difficulty finding a publisher for his now-iconic 1956 photo book Life is Good & Good for You in New York.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Choose 1 answer:
A
prevented
B
reviewed
C
respected
D
defied

Answer 1

D

"Defied" fits best — Klein opposed or ignored photographic conventions, which explains why his work was so unorthodox and hard to publish.