What Is the Significance of the Contrast Between the Plain

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the contrast between the plain exterior of the Oratory of Galla Placidia and its highly decorated interior?

• A) It reflects the economic needs to limit the decorative programs of churches.
• B) It symbolizes the transition from the real world into a supernatural realm.
• C) It is the result of later generations stripping the original decoration from the exterior.
• D) It symbolizes Christianity's development from humble origins to a great religion.

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