Which of these statements best describes the principles of architectural modernism, as illustrated in Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye?

a. use of forms from classical Greece and Rome
b. preference for bright, even gaudy exterior color
c. rejection of decoration in favor of a pure glass or concrete skin
d. a belief that buildings should reflect local traditions and styles


Answer: c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. the Yellow b. the Nile c. the Indus d. the Tigris

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