Why were Attic sarcophagi carved on all four sides?

A) ?The extra expense of the relief carving increased the prestige of the owner.
B) ?The sarcophagi were set up so that they could be seen from all sides.
C) The owners believed that each relief directly affected his or her afterlife.?
D) ?Attic sarcophagi were modeled after quadrifons arches.

B

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