I believe that (A) allowed for function, historical significance, and aesthetics to all be important.
Function: The statues also function as the pillars of the building to hold the building up
Historical significance: The statues look to me to be carved with the impression of a certain ruler, and have historical significance of what the ruler have done carved on the bottom part of his 'clothing'.
Aesthetics: As this is a masterpiece, and uses art to express the history, Aesthetics is also used.
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<span>To embrace people in the "arms" of the Catholic Church. </span>
Greek art influenced roman art the most. The Greek alphabet, Greek architecture, statues and murals.
