Which of the following statements best supports the use of icons in the Early Byzantine period.

a. typically portable paintings meant for public and private devotion.
b. typically large in size and the images were directly worshiped.
c. typically women would carry these to use when they felt tempted
d. typically large portable statues meant for group devotion


Answer: a. typically portable paintings meant for public and private devotion.

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