Which statement BEST contrasts Van Gogh and Gauguin?

• A. Van Gogh's expressive, swirling brushwork; Gauguin's flatter patches of color and simplified forms.
• B. Gauguin's color is more subdued and restrained compared to Van Gogh's bold palette.
• C. Gauguin's use of exotic or symbolic subjects prefigures Synthetism, while Van Gogh's emphasis is on emotion and movement.
• D. Both artists share identical approaches to subject matter and technique.

Answer: (C)