Unit 3: Early Medieval art in Europe

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illuminated manuscripts

decorated texts created by hand during the Middle Ages, often featuring elaborate illustrations and gold leaf.

<p>decorated texts created by hand during the Middle Ages, often featuring elaborate illustrations and gold leaf. </p>
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irish high crosses

freestanding stone crosses adorned with intricate carvings, often serving as memorials or markers for important sites.

<p>freestanding stone crosses adorned with intricate carvings, often serving as memorials or markers for important sites. </p>
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the oseberg ship

A Viking ship discovered in Norway, known for its elaborate burial and craftsmanship, showcasing the seafaring culture of the Norse.

<p>A Viking ship discovered in Norway, known for its elaborate burial and craftsmanship, showcasing the seafaring culture of the Norse. </p>
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rune stones

large stones inscribed with runes, often commemorating the dead or marking historical events in Viking culture.

<p>large stones inscribed with runes, often commemorating the dead or marking historical events in Viking culture. </p>
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the borgund stave church

A medieval wooden church located in Norway, known for its unique architectural style and intricate carvings, reflecting the influence of both Christian and Norse traditions.

<p>A medieval wooden church located in Norway, known for its unique architectural style and intricate carvings, reflecting the influence of both Christian and Norse traditions. </p>
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charlemagne’s palace at Aachen

A significant architectural complex built by Charlemagne in the late 8th century, serving as a center of Carolingian Renaissance and showcasing a blend of Roman, Christian, and Germanic styles.

<p>A significant architectural complex built by Charlemagne in the late 8th century, serving as a center of Carolingian Renaissance and showcasing a blend of Roman, Christian, and Germanic styles. </p>
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otto 1 presenting magdeburg cathedral to christ

A depiction of Otto I, the Holy Roman Emperor, presenting the Magdeburg Cathedral to Christ, symbolizing the divine approval of his rule and the intertwining of church and state during the early medieval period.

<p>A depiction of Otto I, the Holy Roman Emperor, presenting the Magdeburg Cathedral to Christ, symbolizing the divine approval of his rule and the intertwining of church and state during the early medieval period. </p>
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hildesheim doors

A pair of bronze doors created for the Hildesheim Cathedral, featuring intricate reliefs that depict biblical scenes and are considered masterpieces of early medieval art.

<p>A pair of bronze doors created for the Hildesheim Cathedral, featuring intricate reliefs that depict biblical scenes and are considered masterpieces of early medieval art. </p>
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