Although the Iconoclastic Controversy was eventually resolved,its lasting effects included the:
A)sale or handing over of Byzantine portraits to the Muslims.
B)destruction of nearly all pre-eighth-century religious art in the Byzantine empire.
C)adoption of conservative clothing styles by nobles and common people.
D)gradual acceptance of religious diversity in the East.
E)banning of all monastic orders within the Byzantine empire.

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The Iconoclastic Controversy resulted in the destruction of much of the pre-eighth-century religious art in the Byzantine empire. This was due to the belief that such images were idolatrous and went against the tenets of true Christian faith. As a result, many works of art were destroyed or lost forever, leading to a significant loss of cultural heritage for the Byzantine people.

Although the Iconoclastic Controversy Was Eventually Resolved,its Lasting Effects Included