3. In 1862, Mary Cassatt left the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Why did she leave? Select all that apply. Male students and teachers patronized her throughout her time at the school. She did not like the slow pace of instruction. The archbishop of Pittsburgh commissioned her to paint in Parma, Italy. She met Edgar Degas and became convinced that Impressionism was the type of art she should pursue; however, the school did not allow her to experiment.

3. In 1862, Mary Cassatt left the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Why did she leave? Select all that apply. Male students and teachers patronized her throughout her time at the school. She did not like the slow pace of instruction. The archbishop of Pittsburgh commissioned her to paint in Parma, Italy. She met Edgar Degas and became convinced that Impressionism was the type of art she should pursue; however, the school did not allow her to experiment.