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 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. 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)