Real depression cannot be as easily overcome as

D) didn't at first appear to hit hard at the art world 
E) meant exhibitions were unnecessary luxuries 
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5. Most of the art museums and art galleries and many
people in the art world had financial problems in
1975 as the effects of the world recession deepened.
On the surface, things seemed to continue as before,
with important exhibitions in major museums
attracting large crowds. However, smaller galleries,
and the artists whose work was shown by their
resourceful proprietors, fared less well, and over the
long term, it is the work of young artists that
determines the course of art for the future.
One can conclude from the passage that if a
generation of young artists is lost, .............  
A) this would not have a damaging effect on art
museums and galleries even in the long run 
B) the development of art will be greatly hampered
in the future 
C) recession in the art market would not last very
long 
D) smaller galleries would benefit from it 
E) organizing exhibitions would be even more costly 
6. Most of the art museums and art galleries and many
people in the art world had financial problems in
1975 as the effects of the world recession deepened.
On the surface, things seemed to continue as before,
with important exhibitions in major museums
attracting large crowds. However, smaller galleries,
and the artists whose work was shown by their
resourceful proprietors, fared less well, and over the
long term, it is the work of young artists that
determines the course of art for the future.