What is the significance of the explanatory labels written in both Greek and Latin in the interior mosaic program of Saint Mark's?
A. Their presence accommodates the needs of Venice's diverse population.
B. Their presence reflects the political ambitions of the bishop of Venice.
C. Their presence reflects Venice's position as a link between East and West.
D. Their presence accommodates the needs of the patriarch of Constantinople.
Answer: C
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