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← HistoryWhich risk increased in Byzantine mosaics that used experimental enamel?
A)Accelerated tesserae color degradation✓
B)Reduced adhesive mortar lifespan
C)Greater structural wall instability
D)Increased susceptibility to seismic damage
💡 Explanation
The unreliable mixing of components led to unstable enamel, causing accelerated tesserae color degradation via oxidation rather than stable color rendering. Therefore, the pigment faded sooner; later, more reliable enamels improved longevity.
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