What accounts for the fragmentary knowledge of Byzantine art prior to the ninth century?
A) The Ottoman Turks invasion of Constantinople
B) The Second Crusade
C) The Iconoclasm
D) The Seljuk Turks capture of Anatolia

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The period of Iconoclasm in Byzantine history (726-843 AD) saw the destruction of many religious icons and artworks, and the suppression of their production. This led to a gap in the knowledge of Byzantine art prior to the ninth century.

What Accounts for the Fragmentary Knowledge of Byzantine Art Prior