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What architectural style is the Met's main building designed in?

  • Beaux-Arts

  • Gothic

  • Modernist

  • Art Deco

Answer

The Met's main building is designed in the Beaux-Arts architectural style, which was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This style is characterized by its grandeur, symmetry, and elaborate ornamentation.
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