292- The author maintains that Venetian architecture ------- . A) makes use of marble as the main material in the buildings
B) is best reflected by the basilica of St Mark
C) actually reflects two different architectural characteristics prior to the Renaissance
D) has remained almost unchanged since the second half of the 15th century
E) was an important source of inspiration for Venetian painters
293- We can infer from the passage that prior to the 15th century Venice ---- . A) was not influenced in any way by Gothic architecture
B) could show no examples of buildings in the Byzantine style
C) was already famous for its great painters and architects
D) was already proud of her Renaissance buildings
E) hardly produced any painters of importance
