The painters, such as Robert Henri and George Luks, who sympathized with the progressive reforms and who painted city slum scenes were called the
A) progressive realists.
B) abstract expressionists.
C) Ashcan artists.
D) socialist realists.

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The painters who sympathized with progressive reforms and painted city slum scenes, like Robert Henri and George Luks, were known as the Ashcan artists. This group sought to portray everyday life in New York City, often focusing on the harsh realities of life for the working class and the poor.

The Painters, Such as Robert Henri and George Luks, Who