Which of the following aspects of the portal sculptural program of Chartres Cathedral is most different from its Romanesque counterparts?
A) The exclusion of scenes from the Passion
B) The inclusion of the Old Testament kings
C) The prominence of Mary in the portal scenes
D) The inclusion of scenes from the life of Christ

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The prominence of Mary in the portal scenes at Chartres Cathedral marks a significant departure from Romanesque counterparts, where Mary was not as central. This reflects a shift in theological emphasis and the growing importance of Marian devotion in the Gothic period.

Which of the Following Aspects of the Portal Sculptural Program