In White and Red Plum Blossoms, the artist Ogata Korin used abstracted organic forms, monumental scale, and lavish gold surfaces in order to appeal to the luxurious tastes of aristocrats appeal to the luxurious tastes of aristocrats A demonstrate the depth of his religious devotion demonstrate the depth of his religious devotion B create a work influenced by Byzantine icons create a work influenced by Byzantine icons C facilitate meditation for its purchaser