The following text discusses modern architecture.
The Bauhaus movement revolutionized architectural design in the 20th century. Founders rejected ornate decoration in favor of clean lines and functional forms. They believed that form should follow function, with every element serving a practical purpose. These principles influenced everything from furniture design to urban planning.
What is the primary purpose of the text?
To criticize the Bauhaus movement's lack of decoration
To provide biographies of Bauhaus founders
To describe the Bauhaus philosophy and its influence
To compare Bauhaus to contemporary design movements
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The text describes Bauhaus philosophy (function over form, practical purpose) and mentions its broad influence.
- Evidence: The text describes the philosophy: "rejected ornate decoration," "form should follow function." It notes influence: "influenced everything from furniture design to urban planning."
- Reasoning: The passage combines a description of core beliefs with a statement on their impact.
- Conclusion: The purpose is to describe the philosophy and influence.
💡 Strategy: Summarize the two main parts: What they believed + What effect they had.
Choice A is incorrect because no criticism is expressed. Choice B is incorrect because no biographies are provided. Choice D is incorrect because contemporary movements aren't compared.