Re: The Norton-Polk-Mathis House in San Antonio displays an integrated des
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27 May 2025, 00:14
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The Norton-Polk-Mathis House uses typical Renaissance ideals as well as materials “prevalent in the Italian Renaissance.” However, the passage certainly does not say that the house itself was built during the Renaissance. The first statement is not true. According to the passage, the primary purpose of the building is “to impress,” so its purpose is not primarily utilitarian. The second statement is also not true. The author does write that the house “radiates an air of strength,” especially when “juxtaposed with the other, seemingly fragile brick and wood homes of the neighborhood.” This supports the third statement.
Answer: C