The image of the Lamentation at Nerezi reflects the ______________ of Byzantine art under the Komnenians.
A) short squatty figures
B) painterly spontaneity
C) flat, two-dimensionality
D) aloof and emotionless quality

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The word "painterly spontaneity" suggests a sense of movement and emotion, which is reflected in the figures and composition of the Lamentation at Nerezi. This style is characteristic of Byzantine art under the Komnenians, who were known for their interest in naturalism and realism.

The Image of the Lamentation at Nerezi Reflects the ______________