Read the paragraph below from the section "Key Ideas." Lin's work is often called Minimalist, a style where abstract art is made out of simple shapes and clean lines. Previous minimalists, mostly male, did not deal directly with historical events as Lin did. It took most of the world some time to catch up to her ideas, which combined abstract art, nature, and human emotion.

What is one reason why the author includes this paragraph in the article?

A. to compare the benefits of minimalist art with those of more traditional art

B. to explain how Lin's work fit into the art world when she started

C. to describe a problem with Lin's style of art

D. to explain what motivated Lin to create art about historical events