Early Medieval Art Overview

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Medieval Art

Artistic expression from the period between Christianity adoption and the Renaissance

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Merovingians

Ruling dynasty in 6th century France, known for jeweled fibulae

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Cloisonné Technique

Enamel work with colored areas separated by thin metal bands

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Vikings

Skilled woodcarvers known for animal motifs and interlace patterns

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Hiberno-Saxon Monasteries

Monastic groups in Ireland known for illuminated manuscripts

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Book of Durrow

Early Hiberno-Saxon manuscript with Gospels passages

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Carpet Pages

Manuscript pages with decorative panels of abstract and animal motifs

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Interlace

Decorative pattern in manuscripts with looped, braided, or knotted motifs

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Visigoths

Germanic invaders who converted to Christianity and used basilica form

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Mozarabic Cultures

Christians in Arab territories blending Christian and Islamic art

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Carolingian Renaissance

Revival of arts under Charlemagne with imperial portraits and manuscripts

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Repoussé

Metalworking technique creating raised forms by hammering from the back

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Westwork

Monumental Western facade in Carolingian church architecture

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Ottonians

German emperors in the mid-tenth century unifying Eastern Europe

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Church of St. Michael

Distinctive Ottonian basilica in Hildesheim, Germany with double transept

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Crucifix

Freestanding sculptural representation of Christ on the cross

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