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25. It can be inferred from the passage that gouache paints...

A) are not considered to be true water colours. B) are much more expensive than water colours.

C) produce longer lasting paintings than water colours. D) take longer to dry than water colours do.

26. The main focus of the passage is ...

A) an explanation of why the best artists prefer to use oil paint.

B) an explanation of how various paints are manufactured.

C) a brief list of some types of paints and a description of their features.

D) a history of painting as a type of expressive art form.