How can depiction of nature become expression beyond mere beauty in art?

When mood, idea, or concern is expressed through nature

The governing concept is expressive representation: an image of nature can communicate an artist's inner state or a wider social idea rather than merely copy a pleasant view. A dark, stormy landscape may suggest fear or anxiety; a bright open field may suggest hope; a polluted river may express environmental concern. Option A captures this use of natural forms as carriers of mood, thought, and criticism. Option B reduces the image to counting, option C confuses a label with visual expression, and option D removes the emotional content that makes the scene expressive. Therefore A is correct because it explains how subject matter, selection, atmosphere, and visual treatment can turn a landscape into a meaningful statement.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Introduction to Art. Topic: Art as a form of expression.