AHIS 120gp Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Sutton Hoo, Eucharist
Document Summary
10/11 lecture: christianization of the north: hiberno-saxon 7th-8th c. Hiberno-saxon - hiberno: irish, saxon: tribes living in germany that later came to. This period was continually in conflict with natural forces. Combined styles of these two cultures in manuscripts. Irish styles: shield-shapes and spirals that form an overall pattern. Romans referred to these tribes as barbarians. Saxon style - every inch of the surface is covered with pattern. 100 years after the romans leave britain and the saxons invade. Middle top: two beasts that intertwine, lines are continuous. The stronger and the mightier can dominate the weaker. Animal pattern near the legs/feet - used to highlight points of special interest (power in the legs, emphasis of the eyes) Points of power done in enamel - torso. Monstrous dragon image on the side of the central figure. Central figure is able to tame/control the beasts on his left and right. Indigenous tradition of this region: begins as very 2-dimensional.
