The debate about whether or not to allow two-dimensional pictures in the early Christian Church, was settled by __________________, who said "Painting can do for the illiterate what writing does for those who read."
A)Pope Gregory the Great
B)Constantine the Great
C)Alexander the Great
D)Emperor Justinian
E)none of these are correct

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The quote "Painting can do for the illiterate what writing does for those who read" is attributed to Pope Gregory the Great. He is known for his support of religious art and allowed the use of two-dimensional images in the early Christian Church.

The Debate About Whether or Not to Allow Two-Dimensional Pictures