A museum decides not to include a plain plastic mixing bowl in an exhibit of functional American kitchen art. What statement best explains this choice?

A: The bowl is not functional art because it has no designs or patterns.
B: The bowl is not functional art because it is cheap and mass- produced.
C: The bowl is not functional art because it is made of plastic, not metal.
D: The bowl is not functional art because it has no contrasting colors.

B: The bowl is not functional art because it is cheap and mass-produced.