Read the passage.

taos, new mexico, is famous as an art colony. the area attracts artists who are drawn to the natural beauty of the area. the town was settled by spaniards in the early 17th century, and they called it don fernando de taos. artists ansel adams, georgia o’keeffe, and marsden hartley have all spent time in taos.

which detail is least relevant to someone conducting research for a paper about art in the southwest?

a.
the town was formerly called don fernando de taos.

b.
taos is famous as an art colony.

c.
ansel adams, georgia o’keeffe, and marsden hartley spent time in taos.

d.
the area is beautiful.