Carolingian Art Stokstad Ch 14 Carolingian Art 14

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 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, 7 th c

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)

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