Question

Provide ONE piece of evidence based on the Winter Palace that supports the argument that politicians used architecture to legitimize their rule, and explain how this piece of evidence supports this argument?

Answer 1

The architecture justified and legitimized their reign, in that the further they supported great works of art and design, the more they cemented their leadership position.

It also made leaders feel that they are better than others. As in, "I rule over this enormous gigantic house. Look at me."