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cagreen833

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One of the most influential buildings of the architect Francisco Borromini was:
 
  A. St. Peters.
  B. San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane.
  C. Cornaro Chapel.
  D. Palace of Versailles.
  E. Amlienburg.

Question 2

In comparison to Baroque art, the style of Rococo:
 
  A. is more playful and lighthearted.
  B. is more suitable for public places.
  C. tends to employ more intense colors.
  D. All of these.
  E. None of these answers is correct.



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Answer to Question 1

B
His design for San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane became instantly famous and requests for the plans flooded in from all over Catholic Europe.

Answer to Question 2

A
Rococo is more intimate, suitable for the aristocratic home and the drawing room, and leans more toward gentle pastels.



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