Chapter 15: Early Medieval Art in Europe

Questions

The Book of Kells (Fig. 15-1) was produced on what?

Vellum made from calfskin.

What is the Chi-Rho page?

A decorative page in the Book of Kells featuring the monogram of Christ, symbolizing the birth of Jesus.

What is was the most likely use of the Lindisfarne Gospel Book?

It was likely used for liturgical purposes, serving as a ceremonial gospel book for readings during Christian worship.

Seafaring bands of Norse seamen were called what?

Vikings.

What structure is at the center of the Saint Gall plan (Fig. 15-19), which reflects the basic design used in the layout of medieval monasteries?

The church, specifically a large central church for communal worship.

Charlemagne established a dynasty and an empire known today as what?

the Carolingian Empire.

Which plan did most Carolingian churches follow?

The Latin cross plan, characterized by a long nave and transept.

Which work—one of the most famous Carolingian manuscripts—uses ink drawings to illustrate the words and images of individual psalms literally?

The Utrecht Psalter.

Who were the Carolingians?

What objects are associated with Queen Arnegunde?

A gold ring, short purples silk tunic, leather belt, leather garters with silver strap tongues and gangling ornaments, and a dark red gown embroidered in gold thread

What is the significance of the Sutton Hoo ship burial?

Supported by the Carolingians, the most dominant form of monasticism throughout Europe became what?

Monumental stone crosses were influenced by what?

What is notable about the Doors of Bishop Bernward in Hildesheim (Fig. 15-27)?

Who were the Merovingians?

The Merovingians were the Frankish ruling dynasty; they reigned from 486 to 751 CE.

What are the characteristics of the animal style?

What is a colophon?

What is a carpet page?

What are the picture stones at Jelling?

What is represented on the Hildesheim Doors?