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 his turning away from abstract representation to a nonrepresentational style.
D) seen as powerless, cool, and intellectual.
E) seen as shocking and brutal.