Carolingian Art Stokstad, Ch. 14
Carolingian Art &13 Palace Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany ( ; Odo of Metz, architect) Ebbo Gospels (c ): Page with St. Matthew the Evangelist Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels: Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c )
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 ( ; Odo of Metz, architect)
14-12 Palace Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany ( ; Odo of Metz, architect)
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
14-4 Gospel of Saint Matthew, Gospel Book of Durrow, Scotland, 7th c
14-17 Ebbo Gospels (c ): Page with St. Matthew the Evangelist.
14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels: Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c )
14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels: Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c )