Ottonian Flashcards
1
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St Cyriakus, Gernrode 970 AD
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inspired by Carolingian Archt (transept, Choir, towers)
1) 2 Apse
2) a Crypt
2
Q
St Michaels in Hildesheim 1015
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1) Bronze Door scene Old and New Testament
2) Bronze Column inspired by Column of Trjan - narrative upwards
NEW
1) String Course - Horizontal Masonry line
3) Module unit of measurement - divided then multiplied
3
Q
Gero Crucifix, Cologne Catheral
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1) Alter where the faithful consumed the body of christ
2) Halo Embedded with jewels
Innovation first large scale 3 dimensional sculpture of a holy person.
4
Q
Liuthar Gospels
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Scenes from the life of christ
5
Q
Cross of Lothair 835-869
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Features crystal with cameo of Lothair and Agustus
Crucifixion of Christ being crowned by God