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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.

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1 Carolingian Art Stokstad, Ch. 14

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3 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)

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

5 14-12 Palace Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany (792-805; Odo of Metz, architect)

6 14-12 Palace Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany (792-805; Odo of Metz, architect)

7 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

8 14-4 Gospel of Saint Matthew, Gospel Book of Durrow, Scotland, 7th c

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10 14-17 Ebbo Gospels (c. 816-40): Page with St. Matthew the Evangelist.

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12 14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels: Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c. 870-80)

13 14-19 Outer Cover of the Lindau Gospels: Crucifixion with Angels and Mourning Figures (c. 870-80)


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