The Women Series of Paintings by Willem De Kooning Caused

The Women series of paintings by Willem de Kooning caused a stir in the art world. They were:

A) provocative because of their high realism.
B) loved by the public but reviled by critics.
C) the result of his turning away from abstract representation to a nonrepresentational style.
D) seen as powerless, cool, and intellectual.
E) seen as shocking and brutal.