Giacomo della Porta’s façade for the church of Il Gesù is considered by many to be the first architectural manifestation of the Baroque style because of its

A. ornate ceiling painting.
b. classic proportions.
c. dramatic jamb statues.
d. added dimensionality.

Answer: D

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