The american artist who used bold blocks of color, stark light, and lonely, somber settings was
a. edward hicks.
b. edward hopper.
c. alfred bierstadt.
d. asher durand.

Edward Hopper

Explanation:

The American artist who used bold blocks of color, stark light, and lonely, somber settings was Edward Hopper. Edward Hopper was a realistic American painter of the 20th century. He used primarily oil but also watercolor and was also a printmaker. He's one of the most famous American painter of all times. His work represented American life, seascapes and rural landscapes. His paintings had a melancholic feel, he plays with combitation of color and lighting to create somber settings and lonesome moments.

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