FAH215H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Diptych, Four Evangelists, Luxurious
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Made many conquests to build a strong kingdom. Very big deal conquest of land gives a sense of a true empire. (like the former empire) Christmas of 800 pope crowned charles as roman empire. But there is an imperial family in the east. (no consistent imperial presence) Backside of coin has inscription of augustine" (making reference of old roman emperor: christian roman emperor church with cross in the center. Wants to make a specific connection of rome as a source of power. Shows his new status as the new augustine. 5th image, left architectural structure with columns and capitols. (attempt to make circular building 3d). This structure == fountain of life. (a source of water for animals to drink: water = baptism = rebirth as a christian. (cid:1) Gospel book of saint-medard de soissons, fons vitae, 800. Shows a better 3d of the structure. Only difference from previous image is the style of the rendering.
