By depicting objects in reverse perspective, Byzantine artists sought to

a) reject earthly illusion in favor of the sacred space of the image.
b) demonstrate their knowledge of the science of vision.
c) create an original style.
d) devise a style that was more easily rendered in mosaic.


Answer: a

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