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Early Medieval Art

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

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  1. Early Medieval Art The Dark Ages -decentralized power -nomadic tribes -no legions to preserve order

  2. 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.

  3. Interlacing Abstract Humans & Animals

  4. Hiberno-Saxon Art • 700-800ce • Infusion of Christian Symbolism Illuminated Manuscripts

  5. Book of Kells –approx 8ooce Chi Rho Iota – X P I Greek letters for Christ

  6. Carolingian Art • 800ce Charlemagne crowned by Pope • Revival of learning/literacy (return to glory of Roman Empire)

  7. Carolingian Art Regional differences in art develop Ebbo Gospels Coronation Gospels

  8. Carolingian ArtThe Palatine Chapel (Aachen Palace Chapel)

  9. Ottonian Art • Three Ottos 936-1002ce • Established diplomatic relations with Byzantine Empire • Renewed stability = artistic creativity

  10. Ottonian Art

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