AP Art History

EARLY MEDIEVAL ART

 CONTEXT:

Early medieval civilization in western Europe represents a fusion of Christianity, the Greco-Roman heritage, and the cultures of the non-Roman peoples north of the Alps. Although the Romans called everyone who lived beyond the classical world’s frontiers “barbarians,” many northerners had risen to prominent positions with the Roman army and government during the later Roman Empire

KEY IDEAS:

1)Migratory period of the Early Middle Ages are mostly portable art works - Sutton Hoo Purse Cover

2. Major influences of Charlemagne (King of the Franks 768-800 CE, Emperor of Rome 800-814 CE)

3. The “Dark Ages” reflects what we know of this time not the time itself. 4. Monasteries were the principal centers of learning  creation of more manuscripts  copied books but artwork =illuminated pages allows for more freedom

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