1. Medieval Art

2. Early Christian

3. N A R T I V E Tells a story. Illustrates a story.
Decorates around a written story.
Early Christian, Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, illuminated manuscript, Vienna Genesis, early 6th c.

4. Carolingian, Psalm 44, Utrecht Psalter, ca 820-835

5. Ottonian, Christ Washing the Feet of Peter, from the Gospel Book of Otto III, 997-1000

6. Medieval, Ottonian, Otto III Enthroned, from the Gospel Book of Otto III, 997-1000

7. Medieval, Ottonian, The Annunciation to the Shepherds, from the Lectionary of Henry II, 1002-1014

8. Early Christian typical long plan, Early Xian, Int of Santa Sabina, Rome, 422-432 CE

9. Early Christian, sketch of Old St. Peter's, built ~320 CE

10. Early Christian, Old St Peter's, Rome, begun 333; Early Christian, section drawing of Old St. Peters, built ~32

11. Islamic Mosques

12. Islamic Mosque
Islamic, Great Mosque, Kairouan, Tunisia

13. Dome of the Rock Jerusalem, Israel
Islamic, Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel,

14. Great Mosque at Samarra, Iraq
Islamic, Great Mosque at Samarra (Iraq),
Great Mosque at Samarra, Iraq

15. Islamic, Minaret of the Great Mosque at Samarra, 847-52

16. Mosque at Cordoba, Spain
The Mosque at Cordoba, Spain, begun Note the Baroque church added in the middle of the structure during the 17th century.
Mosque at Cordoba, Spain

17. Islamic, Mosque at Cordoba, Spain, begun 786

18. Barbarian Artwork
Knotwork
Intricate Patterns
Symbolism of Animals

20. Medieval, Barbarian, Animal Head post from Oseberg Ship Burial, ~825, wood, 5”

21. Medieval, Cross Page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, Northumbria, England 698-721

23. Medieval, Carolingian, Lindau Gospels back cover, c870, about 13
Medieval, Carolingian, Lindau Gospels back cover, c870, about 13.5” x 10”; Cross and Carpet page of Book of Lindesfarne,

24. Summary
Narrative Art - tells a story, illustrates a story, or decorates around a written story
Barbarian Art - identifiable by knot work, intricate patterns and the symbolism of animals
Early Church Design – provided a focal point for communal worship, ability to move to focal point, receive sacrament, and travel back to seat without chaos
Mosque – provides for individual worship, worshippers bow,pray, and face toward Mecca to worship

25. Summary (Draw in Notes)
Mosque Design
Early Church Design

26. Parts of Early Church Design
Nave – use to travel to apse
Aisle – use to travel back to seat from apse
Atrium – use to socialize before entering church
Apse – focal point of worship

27. Time Line Medieval Art 1CE – 1000CE
Illustrate Medieval Art on your Time Line.

28. Exit Ticket
Why was there such contraversary during the Medieval times?