ARTS 149 1st Edition Lecture 32Introduction to Middle Ages- Early Middle Ageso Dark ages followed by “barbarian cultures”o Fusion of Christianity, Greco-roman, celtic/german barbarians- Early Medieval sites in Europeo Scotland = Anglo Saxonso Scandinavian countries = Vikingso Ireland = Celtso France/Switzerland/Netherlands = Frankso Germany = Lombardso Austia/Hungary/Italy/Yuogoslavia = Ostrogothso Spain = Visigoths- Art from Early Middle Ageso Purse cover Sutton Hoo Burial in Suffolk England Gold, Glass and Enamel Cloisonne with garnets and emeralds Appearance- Large beaked brids with ducks are seen - These animals are interlaced Similar to gerometic patters of pyramids and we also see the Sumarian heraldic Motifo Man (symbol of Saint Mathew) Folio 21 verso of Book of Durrow Iona, Scotland Ink and tempura on Parchment Oldest existent complete illuminated gospel from Ireland or Britain 248 folios Symbol of man later had wingso Lindesfarne Gospels Northumbria, England Cross and Carpet Page- Folio 26 verso of the lindisfarne Gospelso Tempera on vellum These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o 258 leaveso Made to honor St. Cuthberto Latin copied by Eadfritho Anglo Saxon text added by Aldredo Includes zoomorphic interlace St. Matthew - Folio 25 verso of Lindisfarne Gospels- Tempera on Vellum - Classical influence is seen in clothing and sandals Major decorated initial page at beginning of Gospel according to St. Matthew - Folio 27 of lindisfarne gospels - Technique of tiny red tear dropso Book of Kells Chief relic of western world 340 folios, cover was stolen Insular script is written in latin Chi-Rho-Iota Page - Folio 34 rector of book of Kells- Iona, Scotland- Tempera on Vellum - Opens account to nativity - “carpet page”- Includeso Cat, mice, interlacing animal heads plait and know interlace, 3 men or angles Genealogy of Christ from Luke Carpet page from John Eusebian Canon Table 4 symbols of Evangelists Virgin with Jesus o High Cross of Muriedach Monasterboice, Ireland Celtic Cross with spoke-wheel design On East Side - Shows Last judgement and Christ holds a cross and a flowering staff On West Side- Shows crucifixion - Spirals, interlace and bosses- Gadroon (short fluting)- Capstone with saints- Adoration of the Magi- St. Michael weighing souls- Mosses Drawing water from a rock- David and Goliath- Adam and Eve with Cain and Abelo South Cross Ahenny, Country Tipperary, Ireland Celtic Celtic cross = large crosses with circle- Circle represents a halo and is also necessary to support the arms of the cross- Illuminated manuscriptso Important part of Christianity art work in Ireland and Scotlando Included Carpet pages = full pages of ornament Author pages = symbols of Evangelists Canon Table = Eusibius Initial Page = embellished words Text pages o Scriptoria = local workshopso Brought gospels to people These record the life and deeds of Jesus Expression of faith in Christ Visibly represents the Word of God Matthew, Mark, Luke and
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