Which of the Following Is NOT a Possible Explanation for Motivations

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a possible explanation for motivations for the Iconoclasm in the eighth century?

• A) Iconoclasts viewed icons as a threat to the authority of Church clergy
• B) Imperial concerns about the rising power of monasteries
• C) Fear that the use of images in worship could lead to idolatry
• D) Anxiety about the weakening state of the Byzantine Empire in the face of Arab invaders

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Definitions:

Palatial Complex

A grand and expansive set of buildings used as the residence of a sovereign or noble, often comprising various wings and courtyards.

Landscape Painting

An art genre that depicts natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests, primarily focusing on the beauty of the natural world.

Frontal Eye

In art, refers to the stylized representation of an eye seen in profile, but with the iris and pupil depicted as if viewed from the front.

Profile Head

An artistic representation of a person's face from the side view, commonly found in various forms of art to focus on facial features and expressions.