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Which consequence arises when tesserae detach extensively due to prolonged temperature cycling in a Byzantine mosaic?

A)Decreased structural support integrity
B)Diminished aesthetic information fidelity
C)Compromised underlayment hydraulic conductivity
D)Enhanced surface thermal emissivity

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Reduced aesthetic information appears because spallation causes loss of image detail through DIFFERENTIAL THERMAL EXPANSION between tesserae and the binding mortar. Therefore artistic intent degrades, rather than structural issues; conductivity relates to fluids. More surface emission wouldn't happen.

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