Take the following as truth: In focusing the show almost entirely on technique, the organizers of  Beyond Impressionism have followed the lead of Degas himself, who steadily eliminated from his work any reference to contemporary life, preferring an artificial world of studio props and pliable models.
Then the following statement: "Degas was praised by many art critics for detaching his work from reference to contemporary works. " is true, false, or inconclusive?
Answer: Inconclusive