Early Medieval

Question 1

Medieval Europe Background

Answer 1

More stylized Celtic, Norse influence Norway and Sweden starting to split England forming with Ireland

Question 2

Purse cover found in Burial Ship at Sutton Hoo

Answer 2

Sutton Hoo, 7th century Ship uncovered in 1938, stop digging in WW2 Cloissone: Fill frame with colored glass, stones, glass paste Heraldic grouping Man vs animals contrast King’s burial ship

Question 3

Lindisfarne Gospels Saint Matthew folio

Answer 3

Northumbria, England, 698-721 Carpet page: takes up entire page with decoration Attempted perspective Clothing somewhat shows form Roman influence in hair and drapes Composite view

Question 4

Book of Kells Chi-rho-iota folio

Answer 4

Iona, Scotland, late 8th-9th century Christ’s initials Abstract patterns formed Birds, snakes, cats, mice, human head

Question 5

Charlemagne

Answer 5

King of Francs in 768 Roman emperor by 800 Emphasis on education and Byzantine artists New style of script, Caroline minuscule, used lowercase letters Could not write himself Renovation Imperii Romani

Question 6

Equestrian Portrait of Charlemagne

Answer 6

France, 9th century Parallels Marcus Aurelius Dominates horse Might be Charles the bald (lol he is literally named bald holy frickle) Orb shows his control of the world Emperor(‘s New Groove) robes

Question 7

Coronation Gospels Saint Matthew folio

Answer 7

Aachen, Germany, 800-810 Illusionistic brushwork defines drapery and folds, creating form Roman influence in: painting technique, acanthus leaves, background Byzantine halo

Question 8

Ebbo Gospels Saint Matthew Folio

Answer 8

France, 816-835 Frantic Vibrating colors and lines Synthesized classical illusionism with northern linear tradition

Question 9

Lindau Gospels Cover

Answer 9

Switzerland, 870 Gold, precious stone, pearls Arcade around cross Triumphant Christ Stones are expensive, showing dedication to God

Question 10

Palatine Chapel

Answer 10

Aachen, Germany, 792-805 San Vitale influence: arcade, clerestory, central plan, mosaics, octagon Arcade of columns do not support Simple Islamic style arches

Question 11

Schematic Plan for a monastery at Saint Gall

Answer 11

Switzerland, 819 Cells: monk rooms Cloister, not atrium, just for monks Cloister acts as place to clear head and pray in peace 2 apses Use of module

Question 12

Hildesheim Column by Bishop Bernward

Answer 12

Hildesheim, Germany, 1015 Column of Trajan influence 24 scenes of life of Christ Only 12’6” tall No scenes from door

Question 13

Hildesheim Doors by Bishop Bernward

Answer 13

Hildesheim, Germany, 1015 One piece of bronze Fall of man on left shows sin Rise of Christ on right shows redemption Lions show power