What influenced the development of byzantine art and architecture?
a. russian religious art was the major influence on byzantine art.
b. egyptian and indian art and architecture came together through trade in constantinople.
c. islamic architectural styles combined with spanish tile work in byzantine buildings and artwork.
d. roman art and architecture blended with elements of eastern styles in byzantine art and architecture?

Byzantine art and architecture  was influenced by  Roman art and architecture blended with elements of Eastern styles in Byzantine art and architecture.

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