Which of the following correctly explains why Bernini built the Piazza at St. Peter's in an oval shape?
A. The oval accommodated existing objects on the site.
B. The oval elicited a deeper emotional response from pilgrims.
C. The oval was a symbol of Urban VIII Barberini.
D. The oval reflected the shape of Rome itself.
Answer: A
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