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Explore the Carolingian art movement, inspired by Roman and Byzantine styles, emphasizing church reform and education. Discover masterpieces like the Palace Chapel of Charlemagne and the Lindau Gospels.
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Carolingian Art Stokstad, Ch. 14
Carolingian Art • 14-12 &13 Palace Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany (792-805; Odo of Metz, architect) • 14-17 Ebbo Gospels (c. 816-40): Page with St. Matthew the Evangelist. • 14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels: Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c. 870-80)
Charlemagne • Capital city: Aachen • Revived Roman and Byzentine art; arts were inspired from Rome and Ravena • Promoted Church reform • Placed emphasis on education
14-12 Palace Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany (792-805; Odo of Metz, architect)
14-12 Palace Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany (792-805; Odo of Metz, architect)
Books • Majuscules (capitals): based on Roman inscriptions; were used for formal writing, title, headings, and the finest manuscript • Minuscules (now called lowercase letters): used for more rapid writing and ordinary texts • Media: vellum or parchment (made of very fine animal skins such as calf) • Cover of gospel books: cross, crucifixion, evangelists, saints
14-4 Gospel of Saint Matthew, Gospel Book of Durrow, Scotland, 7th c
14-17 EbboGospels (c. 816-40): Page with St. Matthew the Evangelist.
14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels:Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c. 870-80)
14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels:Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c. 870-80)