Medieval Art Also known as the Middle Ages

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Medieval Art Also known as the Middle Ages, came after the fall of the

Medieval Art Also known as the Middle Ages, came after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Illuminated Manuscripts The area had been overrun by barbarians. � Tribes moved around which

Illuminated Manuscripts The area had been overrun by barbarians. � Tribes moved around which created a need for portable art. � Geometric designs and animal motifs were popular � Manuscript illumination became an important art form. �

The Lindisfarne Gospel Book � � � Monks spent their lives illustrating scripture passages

The Lindisfarne Gospel Book � � � Monks spent their lives illustrating scripture passages with animals, intricate designs, and detail. They believed this paid tribute to God. Illustrated 689 -721 Great Britain Made of bleached animal skin called vellum These portable artworks helped to share the word of God with people as they searched for permanent homes

� The X-P represent the first two letters from Christ’s name in Greek (Chi-Rho).

� The X-P represent the first two letters from Christ’s name in Greek (Chi-Rho). Does this sound familiar? ? ? !!!! � The illustration uses abstract and geometric designs of minute detail. � Hidden within the curves are serpents, dragons and other animals.

The Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne Emperor of the West from 800814 � Is responsible

The Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne Emperor of the West from 800814 � Is responsible for the Carolingian Renaissance- a revival of art, religion, and culture through the Catholic Church � He had the Palatine Chapel built in Aachen, Germany � Designed by Odo of Metz, it is the greatest surviving monument of the Carolingian era �

Charlemagne wanted a chapel that rivaled the amazing churches of Rome and Byzantine �

Charlemagne wanted a chapel that rivaled the amazing churches of Rome and Byzantine � The chapel is shaped like an octagon � The interior of the dome was originally covered with mosaics � The chapel still holds the remains of Charlemagne � The plan and decoration of the building combines elements of Classical, Byzantine, and the Pre. Romanesque periods �

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