ART 357 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Codex Aureus Of Lorsch, Scriptorium, List Of Imperial Abbeys
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First really powerful ruler among germanic tribes. Holding orb in hand demonstrating power over world. Couldn"t read, understood imptance of writing and preserving manuscripts. regularized calligraphy. Carolingian school for scribes and copying manuscripts. Charlemagne ruled 768 - 814, king of franks, holy roman emperor. Space for receiving people out of rain or cold outdoors. Detail of opus reticulatum from ancient roman pompeii. Prophet zachariah on right, father of john the baptist. Flying victory figures, figure of christ in middle medalion, or a cross. Three wise men going to visit pontius pilot. Emperor charles the bald sitting on throne. Not exactly tapestry, embroidered wool on linen. Runs around entire length of a big room. Duke of normandy managed to beat english and become king of england and normandy. King edward the confessor died in 1066 without direct heir. Two potential people who could take throne. William opposes, goes to pope ad makes it a crusade.
