FAH215H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Carolingian Minuscule, Lateran Baptistery, Basilica Of San Vitale
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Before he is proclaimed emperor on xmas day, 800, he sent his son in 781 to be baptized in the lateran baptistery. There was a hint to this in the godescalco gospel with the fountain of life, and again in 800 in another gospel more overtly. [image] notes taken of the carolingian mosaic in the lateran st peter enthroned, handing the liturgical symbol to pope leo, and a military banner of secular authority to charlemagne who is kneeling. Right hand [pope] is the favoured side, the religious authority. Charlemagne is kneeling, but is shown in full body while the pope is not; also larger. Indicates more so the balance of authority and their harmony, not separation. [image] palace chapel of charlemagne, model, 785, in aachen, where there are hot springs! He would go into them with his men, a testament to his humility and fraternity. [image] terence manuscript, 825 terence is a playwright in rome.
