charlemagne, learning and carolingian art: imagine generating all of this “classical revival”,...
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Charlemagne, Learning and Carolingian Art: Imagine generating all of this “Classical Revival”, in painting, book arts, and architecture as the leader of Barbarians…what are the leadership qualities of someone who reinvigorates culture and excellence in a group of people?
Equestrian portrait of Charlemagne(?)
from Metz, France
early 9th centurybronze, originally gilt9 1/2 in. high
St. MatthewCoronation Gospels
Aachen, Germany
ca. 800-810ink and tempera on vellum12 3/4 x 10 in.
Saint MatthewEbbo Gospels
Hautvillers, France
ca. 816 - 835ink and tempera on vellum10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
Saint JohnEbbo Gospels
Hautvillers, France
ca. 816 - 835ink and tempera on vellum10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
Canon TableEbbo Gospels
Hautvillers, France
ca. 816 - 835ink and tempera on vellum10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
Canon TablesEbbo Gospels
Hautvillers, France
ca. 816 - 835ink and tempera on vellum10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
Psalm 44 of folio 25 recto of the Utrecht Psalter
Hautvillers, France (near Reims)
ca. 820 - 835ink on vellum1 ft. 1 in. x 9 7/8 in.
Psalm 57 front coverPsalter of Charles the Bald
Denis, France
ca. 865ivory panel set in silver-gilt with filigree work and precious stonespanel 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. cover 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.
Psalm 57 front coverPsalter of Charles the Bald
Denis, France
ca. 865ivory panel set in silver-gilt with filigree work and precious stonespanel 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. cover 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.
Crucifixion front coverLindau Gospels
Pierpont Morgan Library, New York
ca. 870gold, precious stones and pearls13 3/8 x 10 3/8 in.
Odo of Metz
Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne
Aachen, Germany
ca. 792-805
Odo of Metz
Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne
Aachen, Germany
ca. 792-805
Odo of Metz
Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne
Aachen, Germany
ca. 792-805