Why did jefferson adopt neoclassicism as the official style of government architecture?
a. he felt that the u. s. should free itself from british art influence and instead look to republican rome for artistic inspiration.
b. after taking a trip to rome and greece following the u. s. independence from britain, he wanted to recreate the same style.
c. he wanted to create a "new look" in the united states.
d. it was part of a peace alliance deal between the u. s. and italy and greece.

The correct answer is A: He felt that the U.S. should free itself from British art influence and instead look to Republican Rome for artistic inspiration.

Explanation:

Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) decided to adopt Neoclassicism due to the values with which it was connected – morality, idealism, and patriotism. Jefferson admired Neoclassicist art and he especially admired Palladio and Italian architecture.

After his European trip, as the minister to France, he got familiar with French classical architecture and city planning, so he decided to remodel his home in Virginia in a Neoclassicist manner.

On the other hand, he also considered that the U.S. should be liberated of any British influences, as the consequence of his admiration for the beauty of the Roman buildings and his idealized perspective of the Roman republican government, with the democracy of ancient Greece.

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