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Course: Medieval Europe + Byzantine > Unit 7
Lesson 1: Carolingian- Charlemagne: an introduction
- Carolingian art, an introduction
- Charlemagne and the Carolingian revival
- Palatine Chapel, Aachen
- Palatine Chapel, Aachen
- Saint Matthew from the Ebbo Gospel
- Matthew in the Coronation Gospels and Ebbo Gospels
- Medieval goldsmiths
- Depicting Judaism in a medieval Christian ivory
- Lindau Gospels cover
- Lindau Gospels Cover Quiz
- Santa Prassede (Praxedes)
- Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, Milan
- Carolingian art
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Palatine Chapel, Aachen
Palatine Chapel (Aix-la-Chapelle), Aachen, begun c. 792, consecrated 805 (thought to have been designed by Odo of Metz), significant changes to the architectural fabric 14–17th centuries (Gothic apse, c. 1355; dome rebuilt and raised in the 17th century, etc.), mosaics and revetment from the 19th century, columns looted by French troops in the 18th century though many were later returned, added back without knowledge as to their original locations in the 19th century. The structure was heavily damaged by allied bombing during WWII and significantly restored again in the second half of the twentieth century.
Special thanks to Dr. Jenny H Shaffer, New York University.
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Smarthistory.
Special thanks to Dr. Jenny H Shaffer, New York University.
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Smarthistory.