The Architect of the Taj Mahal Achieved a Balance Between

question 39

Multiple Choice

The architect of the Taj Mahal achieved a balance between the verticality and horizontality of the structure by maintaining which of the following?

• A) a strict system of proportions
• B) including the pool of water
• C) having minarets
• D) including shrubbery lining the pool of water

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Definitions:

Christian Church

A religious institution centered on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible, spanning various denominations worldwide, with significant influence on culture, politics, and society.

Vestibule Area

An entrance or a lobby area outside the main part of a building, serving as an antechamber or a waiting area.

Narthex

An architectural space, typically at the western entrance of a church, serving as a vestibule or antechamber to the nave.

Santa Costanza

An ancient church in Rome, Italy, noted for its central plan and early Christian mosaics, originally built as a mausoleum for Constantina, the daughter of the Roman Emperor Constantine.