In the 1970s, architect I. M. Pei took on the difficult assignment of renovating and updating the beautiful Louvre Palace in Paris without overpowering the original building. The art museum in the centuries-old Louvre displayed Leonardo DaVinci's Mona Lisa and other famous works, but the building's layout was so confusing that tourists couldn't find the entrances. It also needed more public toilets and a bigger cafeteria. Pei designed a large central underground entrance and visitor centre. He then added a glass pyramid above the entryway. Although Pei's design faced initial criticism, today the pyramid is considered a brilliant success—a landmark that complements the old palace without interfering with it.Which organisational structure does this text primarily use?

Why is the Georges Pompidou National Center of Art and Culture a famous piece of architecture?Multiple choice question.It is a postmodern building but decorated in the style of the great Gothic cathedrals.It is turned inside out, with exposed duct work and an escalator going up the side.It is bright yellow and orange and can be seen from the Eiffel Tower.It is the tallest building in the city of Paris.

Born on August 2, 1834 in Colmar, Alsace, France, Auguste Bartholdi was the French sculptor who designed the Statue of Liberty. Early in his career, Bartholdi extensively studied art, sculpture, and architecture. From 1855 to 1856, Bartholdi embarked on a life-changing trip throughout Europe and the Middle East with some fellow artists. When they visited the Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, Bartholdi discovered his passion for large-scale public monuments and colossal sculptures. In 1869, the Egyptian government expressed interest in designing a lighthouse for the Suez Canal. Eager and excited, Bartholdi designed a colossal statue of a robed woman holding a torch, which he called “Egypt (or Progress) Brings Light to Asia.” When he attended the canal's inauguration, however, Bartholdi was informed that he would not be able to proceed with the lighthouse.     Although disappointed, Bartholdi received a second chance to design a colossal statue. In 1865, Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that a monument representing freedom and democracy be created for the United States. Bartholdi was a great supporter of Laboulaye's idea and, in 1870, he began designing the Statue of "Liberty Enlightening the World."     In the first few years after the statue's conception, Bartholdi made a number of trips to the United States. The moment he first entered New York harbor by ship, he spotted the location where he knew the statue must stand—Bedloe's Island. Bartholdi saw New York as the gateway to America, and it was at Bedloe's Island that Bartholdi envisioned the statue rising out of the star-shaped Fort Wood. Bartholdi also used his trips to stir up support for the statue—both ideologically and financially. When he returned to Paris in 1872, Bartholdi used his American contacts to assist Edouard de Laboulaye in creating the Franco-American Union in Paris, which raised 400,000 francs to fund the construction of the statue.     Bartholdi visited the United States once more in 1876 to display the statue's massive arm and torch at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Afterwards the pieces were displayed in Madison Square Park, New York City until 1882, to assist in fundraising. Additionally, Bartholdi assisted with setting up the American Committee for the Statue of Liberty for fundraising in the United States for the pedestal.Source: http://www.nps.gov/stli/historyculture/auguste-bartholdi.htmPassage 2Eugene Viollet-le-Duc     Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, born on January 21, 1814 in Paris, France, was the first architect hired to design the internal structure of the Statue of Liberty. He was hired by Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, who was one of Viollet-le-Duc's former students.     In his designs, Viollet-le-Duc wanted to rely solely on sheer weight to support the Statue's 62,000 pounds of copper skin. Therefore, he suggested that sand-filled masonry compartments be constructed within the Statue. Viollet-le-Duc also advised Bartholdi to sculpt the Statue's skin using the repoussé technique—the process of molding light-weight copper sheets by hammering them onto the statue's wooden framework. Once molded, these sheets would be attached to each other with the use of armature1 bars. Lastly, Viollet-le-Duc helped Bartholdi design Miss Liberty's torch and the support system for her arm.     When Viollet-le-Duc died unexpectedly on September 17, 1879, Bartholdi turned to Gustave Eiffel to design the statue's internal structure. Viollet-le-Duc's ideas however were not forgotten or unappreciated. Although Eiffel designed a completely new support system for the statue, Viollet-le-Duc's brilliant armature bar usage and repoussé technique were retained.1iron frameworkSource: http://www.nps.gov/stli/historyculture/eugene-viollet-le-duc.htm13Select all the correct answers.Which two statements best describe how both passages highlight the importance of design techniques? Both passages explain how working together and exchanging ideas on techniques helped create the Statue of Liberty. Both passages describe how the artists used innovative ideas to plan the design for the Statue of Liberty. Both passages reveal how the two artists appreciated each other's ideas and concepts. Both passages show how the artists designed the outer and inner structure of the Statue of Liberty. Both passages discuss the need for government funding for constructing public statues.

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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:∙ The Mona Lisa is a renowned painting created by Leonardo da Vinci.∙ The painting is known for the sitter's enigmatic smile.∙ The Mona Lisa has been housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris since 1797.∙ The portrait is believed to be of Lisa Gherardini, a woman from Florence, Italy.∙ Despite being over 500 years old, the painting continues to draw millions of visitors each year.27Mark for reviewAbcThe student wants to underline the significance and enduring appeal of the Mona Lisa. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?AThe Mona Lisa, a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, has been housed in the Louvre Museum for over two centuries and still attracts millions of visitors annually.BLeonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, known for its enigmatic smile, is believed to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini from Florence.CDespite being over 500 years old, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, depicting Lisa Gherardini, continues to captivate audiences with its enigmatic smile.DThe Mona Lisa, a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, is housed in the Louvre Museum and is known for the sitter's mysterious smile.

Why did Vincenzo Peruggia believe the Mona Lisa belonged in an Italian museum?