Western Empire (Europe) Discussion of Indigenous (Non-Roman) Europe Overview of the "Holy Roman Empire" leading to the Romanesque period Carolingian Empire Map of the Carolingian Empire at the death of Charlemagne in 814. Not truly an empire at this point Significant period: Holy Roman Empire from 800 to 1917 Key Artifacts and Historical Context Artifacts from the Sutton Hoo Burial Ship Purse Cover and Hinged Garment Clasp Origin: England Date: 625 AD Material: Gold, gold wire, garnets, colored glass Pair of Merovingian Looped Fibulae Origin: France Date: 550 AD Viking Ship Burial Religious Architecture Stave Church, Borgund, Norway Wooden Portal of the Stave Church at Urnes, Norway Crosses and Iconography South Cross, Ahenny High Cross of Muiredach Location: Monasterboice, Ireland Date: 923 AD Illuminated Manuscripts Book of Kells Artwork: Christ's initials (Chr-Rho-iota Page) Origin: Iona, Scotland Date: 700-799 AD Lindisfarne Gospels Origin: Northumbria, England Date: 698-721 AD Man (symbol of Saint Matthew) from the Book of Durrow Origin: Iona, Scotland Date: 660-680 AD "Morgan Beatus Codex" Depiction: Woman Clothed in the Sun & the Seven-Headed Dragon Medium: Vellum Origin: Spain Date: 940-945 AD Map Analysis Geographical layout of significant historical sites across Europe and the influence of the various empires in shaping the cultural landscape Illustrates the spread and interactions between regions such as Northumbria, Jarrow, and areas in Scandinavia Architectural Structures Basilica, exterior, Trier, Germany Coronation Gospels / Charlemagne’s Gospel Book Subject: Saint Matthew Date: 800-810 AD Equestrian Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles the Bald Material: Bronze Date: c. 800 to early 9th century Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne Location: Aachen, Germany Date: 792-805 AD Architectural features include: Clerestory, aisle, tribune, stair tower Reconstruction dimensions: 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 feet / 0, 5, 10, 15 meters Dome Structures Dome of the Rock interior, Jerusalem, Israel Santa Costanza, interior, Rome, Italy Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne, Aachen, Germany Significant Manuscripts and Artwork "Ebbo Gospel Book," Saint Matthew the Evangelist Medium: Ink & paint on vellum Date: 800-810 AD Lindau Gospels Front Cover, Crucifixion Monastic Influence Summary of Nomenclature Symbols and inscriptions displayed in early medieval texts and their reflection of Latin and vernacular forms during the period, emphasizing the transition between classical and medieval styles Note the varied implications of imagery within texts, including religious themes and iconography Historical Timeline Overview of events and milestones in the context of the Carolingian Renaissance and its impact on art, architecture, and culture in medieval Europe Implications of Art and Architecture Explore the philosophical and ethical questions surrounding the representation of power, faith, and cultural identity during this historical period Discuss the practical impacts of the Carolingian Renaissance on subsequent eras in art and architecture worldwide. Knowt Play Call Kai