11.1: Overview
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In this chapter, we will examine Early Medieval art. We will look at how this art contributed to the larger development of Western art. It is imperative to understand Early Medieval art in order to see how it impacted later artistic developments.
Learning Activities
The learning activities for this module include:
- Review: Key Learning Items
Early Medieval
- Read: Early Medieval Art
- Read: Fibulae
- Read: Sutton Hoo Ship Burial (includes a video—4:23)
- Read: Medieval Manuscripts
- Read: The Bestiary
- Read: The Lindisfarne Gospels
Carolingian
- Read: Carolingian Art
- Watch: Lindau Gospels Cover (6:01)
Ottonian
- Read: St. Michael’s Church
Extra Review
- Review: External Resources
Assignment
- Submit: Module 11 Quiz (5 points)
- Discuss: Unit 2 Discussion Essay (30 points)
Contributors and Attributions
- Art History I. Provided by: Extended Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Community College. Located at: http://eli.nvcc.edu/. License: CC BY: Attribution
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