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Early Medieval Art. The Dark Ages -decentralized power -nomadic tribes -no legions to preserve order. Art of The Warrior Lords. 400-600ce Frequent warfare between migrating tribes. Art small and portable. Most of what has been found was preserved in northern European ship burials.
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Early Medieval Art The Dark Ages -decentralized power -nomadic tribes -no legions to preserve order
Art of The Warrior Lords • 400-600ce • Frequent warfare between migrating tribes. • Art small and portable. • Most of what has been found was preserved in northern European ship burials.
Interlacing Abstract Humans & Animals
Hiberno-Saxon Art • 700-800ce • Infusion of Christian Symbolism Illuminated Manuscripts
Book of Kells –approx 8ooce Chi Rho Iota – X P I Greek letters for Christ
Carolingian Art • 800ce Charlemagne crowned by Pope • Revival of learning/literacy (return to glory of Roman Empire)
Carolingian Art Regional differences in art develop Ebbo Gospels Coronation Gospels
Ottonian Art • Three Ottos 936-1002ce • Established diplomatic relations with Byzantine Empire • Renewed stability = artistic creativity