What strategies did the Carolingians use to position themselves as the founders of a "new Roman Empire," and how was their new political power expressed in artistic and architectural terms?
a) They relied on military conquest and expressed power through monumental sculptures.
b) They emphasized cultural assimilation and used intricate mosaics in their buildings.
c) They established strong diplomatic ties and expressed power through grand cathedrals and manuscripts.
d) They focused on economic dominance and expressed power through massive fortifications.
