1. Early Medieval Art highlights
Carolingian 8th-9th Centuries
Ottonian 10th -11th Centuries

2. Carolingian Art
Equestrian Statue of a Carolingian Ruler, 9th century, bronze, Louvre, Paris
Charlemagne was first Holy Roman Emperor
Spearheaded revival of classical art and learning
Compare to Roman equestrian statues
Rider too large for horse
Orb symbolic of imperial rule

3. Carolingian Architecture
Lorsch Gatehouse, c. 760, Lorsch, Germany
Triple arched opening divided by engaged columns reminiscent of the Arch of Constantine
Churches had elaborate Westworks (no image), which are elaborately decorated entrances

4. Abbey Church of Saint Michael’s, 1001-33, Hildesheim, Germany
Ottonian Art
Abbey Church of Saint Michael’s, , Hildesheim, Germany
3 kings named Otto reunited central Europe
Continuation of Carolingian imperialism
LARGE buildings
Windows didn’t always match up with arches

5. Ottonian large scale works
Bishop Bernward Doors, 1015, bronze, St. Michael’s, Hildesheim, Germany. 15’ tall, bronze doors are imperial, Fall and Redemption of Man, thin figures with lively gestures
Gero Crucifix, 970, wood, Cologne Cathedral
Life-size wooden work, mounmental art returns!, emotional and suffering figure, first image of Christ hanging on a cross

6. Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, Bishop Bernward Doors, 1015, St
Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, Bishop Bernward Doors, 1015, St. Michael’s, Hildesheim, Germany