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← HistoryDuring the construction of Byzantine mosaics, which consequence arises from insufficient keying?
A)Tesserae experiencing differential thermal expansion✓
B)Accelerated oxidization of gold leaf
C)Increased degradation of the andamento
D)Weakened structural load distribution
💡 Explanation
Differential thermal expansion between the tesserae and the underlying mortar arises because insufficient keying reduces adhesion, leading to uneven expansion/contraction; therefore tesserae detach, rather than maintaining a uniform surface.
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