The overlapping of the figures of Justinian and the bishop in the mosaic at San Vitale is meant as a reference to what?
A) The lack of importance of Bishop Maximianus
B) The balance between church and state
C) The force of Justinian's character
D) The higher importance of the state

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The overlapping of figures in the mosaic at San Vitale, particularly of Justinian and the bishop, symbolizes the balance between church and state, indicating their intertwined roles and mutual importance in the Byzantine Empire.

The Overlapping of the Figures of Justinian and the Bishop