Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange."
"Early on in her training, she steered clear of formal poses. She instead focused on capturing moments based in authenticity that were more than what met the eye."
What does "steered clear of" mean in this context?
A. was drawn to
B. attempted to ruin
C. tried to capture
D. stayed away from
Answer (1)
The phrase 'steered clear of' means that Dorothea Lange stayed away from formal poses in her photography. She aimed to capture authentic moments instead of staged ones, which allowed her to convey deeper emotions in her work. Her style highlights the importance of authenticity in art. ;
