DSST Art of the Western World Exam Prep

Answer - C - The Maison Carrée, situated in Nîmes, France, was used as the model for Jefferson's State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia.

Key Takeaway: The Maison Carrée was a large Roman temple built in the 1^st century in Nîmes, France. With a high podium and Corinthian capitals, the front entrance was extremely emphasized, which was a huge change from Greek architecture, in which the front and back entrances were nearly identical. The Maison Carrée was later used as a model for Jefferson's State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia.