San Francisco is known for the colorful murals painted on many of its buildings. The densest collection of murals is found on Balmy Alley in the Mission District neighborhood. In the 1970s, Latina artists painted vivid scenes of community life on walls along this block. As the original murals have faded, later generations of artists have painted new ones over them. As a result, Balmy Alley has become a living showcase of San Francisco's artistic spirit, with its murals reflecting changes in the cultural life of the city.

Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

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To offer an overview of the history and importance of the Balmy Alley murals

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To compare the Balmy Alley murals to other murals in San Francisco

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To urge people to protect the murals of San Francisco from decay

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To describe the rise of mural painting in San Francisco beginning in the 1970s