Carolingian Art

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Carolingian Art

• Stokstad, Ch. 14

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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)

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Charlemagne

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

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

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14-4 Gospel of Saint Matthew, Gospel Book of
Durrow, Scotland, 7th c
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14-17 Ebbo Gospels (c. 816-40) Page with St.
Matthew the Evangelist.
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14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels
Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c.
870-80)
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14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels
Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c.
870-80)