HoA Week 3 Flashcards
Insular
Art style from early medieval islands.
Celtic World
Region inhabited by ancient Celtic-speaking peoples.
Roman Colonization
Roman invasion of Britain starting AD 43.
Hadrian’s Wall
Defensive fortification built by Romans in Britain.
Insular Style
Fusion of British and Irish material cultures.
Book of Kells
Illuminated Gospel book made around 800 AD.
Tara Brooch
Famous decorative brooch from early medieval Ireland.
** Cross-Slab
Stone slab with intricate Insular designs.
La Tène Style
Celtic art style from 450 BC to Roman conquest.
Mediterranean Techniques
Artistic methods influenced by Roman occupation.
Manuscript Illumination
Decorative painting in manuscript production.
Ecclesiastical Art
Art related to the Church and its institutions.
Secular Art
Art used by laypeople
York Helmet
8th-century helmet with Latin inscription.
Parchment
Material made from animal skin for manuscripts.
Indigo
Blue pigment used in manuscript illumination.
Filigree
Delicate metalwork technique involving fine wires.
Millefiori
Glasswork technique creating patterned designs.
Ecclesiastical Textiles
Textiles used in church settings
Relief-Carved Sculpture
Three-dimensional stone carvings for ecclesiastical purposes.
Interlace Pattern
Decorative pattern formed by weaving strands.
Spiral Patterns
Curved designs commonly found in Insular art.
Animal Heads
Motifs representing animals in Celtic art.
Copper Alloy
Metal mixture used in ancient artifacts.
Vellum
Fine parchment made from calf skin.
Woad
Plant used to create blue dye.
Gold Illumination
Use of gold in manuscript decoration.
Insular Knotwork
Early medieval art characterized by interlaced patterns.
Book of Durrow
7th-century manuscript featuring early Insular art.
Coptic Braids
Textile patterns possibly influencing Insular knotwork.
Hiberno-Scottish Monasteries
Religious centers in Ireland and Scotland producing art.
Sutton Hoo Treasure
Archaeological site dating mid-7th century art.
Urnes Style
Viking Age art with intricate animal interlace.
Cross of Cong
Insular art piece combining interlace and figurative elements.
Franco-Saxon School
8th-11th century art style influenced by Insular designs.
Carpet Pages
Pages filled with abstract patterns in manuscripts.
Ottonian Art
Art style from the 10th-century Holy Roman Empire.
Otto I
First Holy Roman Emperor
Divine Right of Kings
Political doctrine justifying monarchs’ authority by God.
Imperial Cross
Relic symbolizing authority in the Holy Roman Empire.
Ottonian Revival
Cultural resurgence under Otto I and successors.
Theophano
Byzantine princess married to Otto II for alliance.
Christian Iconography
Religious imagery prevalent in Ottonian art.
Magdeburg Cathedral
Church founded by Otto I
Late Antique Sources
Artistic influences from the later Roman Empire.
Illuminated Manuscripts
Handwritten texts adorned with decorative elements.
Royal Regalia
Sacred objects representing royal authority.
Ottonian Emperors
Rulers claiming equal status to ancient leaders.
Cultural Unity
Nation’s reflection on its historical greatness.
Symbolic Objects
Items gaining value through historical significance.
Saxony
Region central to the rise of the Ottonian Empire.
Charlemagne
King who aspired to revive Roman glory.
Holy Roman Empire
Political entity revived by Otto I in 962.
Drapery
Decorative lines in Ottonian art
Scriptorium
Monastic workshop for manuscript production.
Widukind Gospels
Manuscript featuring enthroned Evangelists
Saint Mark Ivory
Ivory depicting Evangelist with scribe’s tools.
Bishop Bernward
Commissioned bronze works
Helical Frieze
Spiral decorative band on Bernward’s column.
Church Doors
Bronze doors with biblical relief scenes.
Apocalyptic Images
Art depicting Christ in glory around 1000 AD.
Goldsmithing
Craft of creating luxury metal objects.
Cloisonné
Metalwork technique using divided compartments.
Chip-Carving
Faceted style imitating woodcarving technique.
Animal Ornament
Abstract
Reliquaries
Containers for venerated relics of saints.
Altar Frontal
Decorative front for altar
Spolia
Reused materials from earlier cultures in art.
Cumulative History
Art representing a blend of past cultures.
Byzantine Influence
Art styles influenced by Byzantine imports.
Imperial Regalia
Jewels and ornaments symbolizing imperial authority.
Otto II
Emperor associated with Byzantine cultural exchange.
Christian Art
Art reflecting Christian themes and narratives.
Technical Intricacy
Detail-oriented craftsmanship in Ottonian metalwork.
Vita Bernwardi
Biography highlighting Bernward’s artistic contributions.
Four Elements
Earth
Color Clarity
High control over color and form in art.
Evangelists
Four authors of the New Testament gospels.
Gilded Wooden Figure
Statue of Christ on the Cross
Bronze Casting
First monumental casting in German art history.
Geometric Patterns
Designs reflecting old Germanic artistic preferences.
