Why was there so much variation in the artwork of the Byzantine Empire?

A There were huge strides being made in the arts and technology.

B The Byzantine Empire was very large and included many different cultures.

C The rulers of the time couldn't make up their minds about how portraits should look.

D Many artists were trying to outdo each other.

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The best answer to why there was so much variation in the artwork of the Byzantine Empire is:

B The Byzantine Empire was very large and included many different cultures.

The Byzantine Empire spanned a vast geographical area and incorporated numerous regions with distinct cultural influences, which led to a rich diversity in artistic styles and techniques.