The Palace of the Lions at the Alhambra shares which of the following features with buildings such as the Hagia Sophia?

a. the proliferation of beautifully wrought religious icons
b. the liberal use of mosaics
c. the impression of celestial light and beauty
d. the reproduction of holy verse in calligraphy


Answer: b

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