The underlined words indicate that the biographer views O'Keeffe's artistic development as having a ground-breaking approach. The mention of her studying abstract methods, being influenced by Arthur Dow, and finding inspiration that freed her from dull traditions suggests that she was innovative in her approach to art rather than merely copying others or sticking to conventional rules.
Read the excerpt from "Georgia O'Keeffe: Modernist Pioneer."
Over the summer break of 1915, Georgia went to South Carolina to study at the Teachers College. There she studied the art theories of Arthur Dow, who was an expert in Far East art. He taught her abstract methods that were based on color, light and dark blocks, repetition, and balance. These ideas had a huge impact on her work, and she used new types of paints and other supplies rather than objects to show her feelings. It helped free her from the traditions that she found dull. Georgia later said of her teacher, "It was Arthur Dow who affected my start, who helped me to find something of my own."
What do the underlined words indicate about the biographer's view of O'Keeffe's artistic development?
She copied others who she found interesting.
She followed conventional rules.
She had a ground-breaking approach.
She was only influenced by her own ideas.
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