FNAT2703 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Carolingian Architecture, Jutes, Ebbo Gospels
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British and irish style introduction-the original settlers of the region, the celts found themselves being ruled by the romans from c55 bc until the region was finally abandoned by. Subsequently, the area was taken over by the jutes, angles, and the saxons. The resulting anglo-saxon was primarily pagan, but gradually the people were christianized, especially in ireland. Manuscript illumination gospel book of durrow, page with lion from book of mark,, c675 ad. Chi rho iota, book of matthew, book of kells, late 8th early 9th century ad carolingian period. Through his efforts much of western europe was united under the christian religion. Charlemagne"s reign is often referred to as the carolingian renaissance. Architecture-charlemagne encouraged the revival of classical forms in many of the building projects that he sponsored. Abbey church of saint riquier palace chapel at aachen manuscript illumination-charlemagne believed that education was vital to the success of his empire. He continually promoted learning especially among the clergy.
