Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Architecture, the largest visual use of sculpture and design, emerges from numerous human needs and as a reflection of society. For example, a medieval castle provided protection, a Mayan pyramid proclaimed power and identity, the Roman coliseum hosted sporting events, and the Taj Mahal created a lasting memorial. Some of the largest architectural examples in early human development were places of worship, honoring God or gods with splendor, for example the Greek Parthenon or a Gothic cathedral.

• Thinking about these reflections of human history, how was the Palace of Versailles similar to the Forbidden Palace in Beijing? How were they different?
• What do each of these structures reveal about attitudes of the rulers of these countries and society?
• What does the imitation of these palaces in St. Petersburg and Hue reveal about how the Romanovs and Nguyens viewed France and China?
• Have you found similarities to architectural expressions we studied in prior weeks and these examples of architecture? Why?