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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