Worksheet #12 Medieval Art

As you read through the chapter and answer the questions, please also identify the terms below:

Charlemagne-

Normans-

Otto III-

Serf-

St. Benedict of Nursia-

Vassal-

Vikings-

Define the following terms:

Cloisonné-

Fibula-

Interlace

Zoomorphic-

Manuscript illumination-

Pier-

Prototype-

Stave church-

Westwork-

• What was found at Sutton Hoo, and what was its importance? (p.423-424)
   

·         What do the authors believe was the major art form of the Early Middle Ages?  (p. 424)
 

·         What is the significance of the Viking ship found near Oseberg, Norway (16-3) (p. 424)

·         What two factors best account for the independent development of the art of the Celts in Ireland?   (p. 425)              

          a.

          b.

·         List three characteristics of the style utilized on the ornamental page from the Book of Lindisfarne (fig.16-6). (p. 427)

a.

b.

c.

·         Why is the Book of Kells considered the greatest achievement of Hiberno-Saxon Art? (p. 428)

•  What is Carolingian Art? (p. 430) (also read the inset: "The Revival of Learning at Charlemagne's Court")
   

·         The Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne resembles the church of ______________ in Ravenna, but is distinguished by: (p. 433-434)

     a.

     b.

·         A major Ottonian building is the Abby church of _________________________.  (p. 436-440)

·         Who was Bishop Bernward? 

·         St. Michael’s retains the following Carolingian features as seen in the Abbey Church at Corvey:

     a.

     b.

     c.

·         Describe the alternate-support system and its function. 

Discussion Questions:  (These are essay questions requiring you to answer in that manner.)  Compare the 3 pictures:  the Lindisfarne Matthew (16-7), Matthew from the Coronation Gospels (16-12), and Matthew from the Ebbo Gospels (16-13).  Discuss the style origins and changes through to the 9^th century. 

How would you describe the differences between Carolingian art and Ottonian art?