
Wood-carved ornament (porch of stave church), Norway. 11th century
The 4 Evangelists Matthew: winged man or angel Mark: lion Luke: ox John: eagle
Man (symbol of St Matthew) from Book of Durrow, Iona, Scotland 660-680
St. Matthew from Lindisfarne Gospels, Northumbria, England, 698-721
Book of Lindisfarne, ornamental page, from England. late 7th century
Chi-Rho-Iota Page from Book of Kells. late 8th -early 9th century
Charlemagne & The Carolingian Period First Holy Roman Emperor Wanted to revive the glory of ancient & early Christian Rome Emphasis on education, the arts and classical text Moved capital of Empire to Aachen, Germany Encouraged use of Roman building tecnhiques in architecture
Equestrain Portrait of Charlemagne, Metz, France, 9th century
Odo of Metz, Restored plan of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen. 792-805
Odo of Metz Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany. 792-805
Schematic plan for monastery at St. Gall, Switzerland. c. 819
Ottonian Art Carolingian empire fell apart due to many factors including viking invasions The Otto’s were a German line of emperors and revived again the tradition of Carolingian. Bishop Bernward was major patron of Ottonian art Made Hildesheim, Germany the center of learning
Doors with relief panels (Genesis, left door; life of Christ, right door), St. Michael's. 1015
Adam & Eve Reproached by the Lord. detail of bronze doors of St. Michael's. 1015
Column with reliefs illustrating the life of Christ, St. Michael's. c. 1015-1022
Annunciation to the Shepherds, from Lectionary of Henry II. 1002-1014
Otto III Enthroned Receiving Homage, from Gospel Book of Otto III. 997-1000 rebv1738AV