1 / 13

Carolingian Art: Influence and Legacy

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.

nmaine
Download Presentation

Carolingian Art: Influence and Legacy

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Carolingian Art Stokstad, Ch. 14

  2. 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)

  3. Charlemagne • Capital city: Aachen • Revived Roman and Byzentine art; arts were inspired from Rome and Ravena • Promoted Church reform • Placed emphasis on education

  4. 14-12 Palace Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany (792-805; Odo of Metz, architect)

  5. 14-12 Palace Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany (792-805; Odo of Metz, architect)

  6. 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

  7. 14-4 Gospel of Saint Matthew, Gospel Book of Durrow, Scotland, 7th c

  8. 14-17 EbboGospels (c. 816-40): Page with St. Matthew the Evangelist.

  9. 14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels:Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c. 870-80)

  10. 14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels:Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c. 870-80)

More Related