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15th Century: Italy II

Question 4 • Art History I A

What interesting feature did Alberti use on each floor of the Palazzo Rucellai?

Answer
A
Each floor uses the same columns.
B
Each floor has a different type of classically inspired column.
C
Some of the floors do no contain columns.

Explanation

Alberti gave the Palazzo Rucellai’s floors different classical orders of pilasters, which resemble columns. The ground floor uses a simpler order, while the upper floors use more elaborate ones. So the correct choice is “Each floor has a different type of classically inspired column.”

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