Although color photographic film was available to artists in the early twentieth century, many preferred black-and-white film because it was less expensive and less susceptible to technical problems, and because color prints

a) tended to fade over time.
b) were less popular with the public.
c) were easier to copy.
d) were considered too commercial.

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