What is the architectural significance of Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace?

a)  the scale of its cast-iron construction
b)  the rejection of traditional architectural forms
c)  the lengthy building time it required
d)  the innovative use of a curtain wall


a)  the scale of its cast-iron construction

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. true b. false

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a. it toured the world and remained together for more than thirty years b. its performances featured theatrical elements such as spoken poetry and African costumes c. it was short-lived ensemble that worked mainly in Chicago d. the members of the collective all performed on multiple instruments

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