How does Charles Garnier's Opéra (Fig. 31-2) illustrate the Academic practice of historicism?
A. It was built with Classical materials and engineering techniques.
B. Its design was based on Baroque architectural forms.
C. Its primary function was to entertain the French social elite.
D. It was part of urban planning efforts to redesign the medieval city of Paris.
Answer: B
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popularized by Scott Joplin.
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