Lorsch monastery gatehouse

The Palatine Chapel in Aachen

Carolingian architecture is the style of North European architecture promoted by Charlemagne, King of the Franks, who was crowned Imperator Augustus in Rome on Christmas Day, 800 by Pope Leo III. The period of architecture spans the late 8th and 9th centuries until the reign of Otto I in 936, and was a conscious attempt to create a Roman Renaissance, emulating Roman, Early Christian and Byzantine architecture, with its own innovation, resulting in having a unique character. Charlemagne, portrait by Albrecht Dürer. ... For other uses, see Franks (disambiguation). ... The Latin word imperator was a title originally roughly equivalent to commander during the period of the Roman Republic. ... Nickname: The Eternal City Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 8th century BC Mayor Walter Veltroni Area    - City 1,285 km²  (496. ... Joseph and Mary with baby Jesus, at the first Christmas Christmas (literally, the Mass of Christ) is a holiday in the Christian calendar, usually observed on December 25, which celebrates the birth of Jesus. ... Events December 25, Rome, coronation of Charles the Great (Charlemagne) as emperor by Pope Leo III. Celtic monks begin work on the Book of Kells on the Island of Iona. ... Leo III (died June 12, 816) was Pope from 795 to 816. ... (7th century — 8th century — 9th century — other centuries) Events The Iberian peninsula is taken by Arab and Berber Muslims, thus ending the Visigothic rule, and starting almost 8 centuries of Muslim presence there. ... As a means of recording the passage of time the 9th century was that century that lasted from 801 to 900. ... Emperor Otto I Otto I the Great (November 23, 912 - May 7, 973), son of Henry I the Fowler, king of the Germans, and Matilda of Ringelheim, was Duke of Saxony, King of the Germans and arguably the first Holy Roman Emperor. ... Events King Taejo of Goryeo (Wanggeon) defeats Hubaekje. ... The Romans adopted the external language of classical Greek architecture for their own purposes, which were so different from Greek buildings as to create a new architectural style. ... Sample of Carolingian minuscule, one of the products of the Carolingian Renaissance. ... The Romans adopted the external language of classical Greek architecture for their own purposes, which were so different from Greek buildings as to create a new architectural style. ... The Good Shepherd: Early Christian catacomb art Early Christian art and architecture is the art produced by Christians or under Christian patronage from about the year 200 to about the year 500. ... Byzantine architecture is the architecture of the Byzantine Empire. ...

The gatehouse of the monastery at Lorsch, built around 800, exemplifies classical inspiration for Carolingian architecture, built as a triple arched hall, with the arched facade interspersed with attached classical columns and pilasters above. Events December 25, Rome, coronation of Charles the Great (Charlemagne) as emperor by Pope Leo III. Celtic monks begin work on the Book of Kells on the Island of Iona. ... From the point of view of modern times, the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean sometimes seem to blend smoothly into one melange we call the Classical. ... From the point of view of modern times, the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean sometimes seem to blend smoothly into one melange we call the Classical. ...

The Palatine Chapel in Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) constructed between 792 - 805 was inspired by the octagonal Justinian church of San Vitale in Ravenna, built in the 6th century, but at Aachen there is a tall monumental western entrance complex, as a whole called westwork - something initiated in Carolingian times. Charlemagnes chapel in Aachen. ... Events Irenes title of empress confirmed. ... Events Emperor Nicephorus I of Byzantium suffers a major defeat against the Saracens at Crasus. ... Justinian I, depicted on a contemporary coin Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus or Justinian I (May 11, 483–November 13/14, 565), was Eastern Roman Emperor from AD August 1, 527 until his death. ... The Basilica of San Vitale The Basilica of San Vitale is the most famous monument of Ravenna, Italy and is one of the most important examples of Byzantine Art and architecture in western Europe. ... This Buddhist stela from China, Northern Wei period, was built in the early 6th century. ... The monumental, west-facing entrance section of a Carolingian, Ottonian, or Romanesque church. ...

Carolingian churches generally are basilican, like the Early Christian churches of Rome, and commonly incorporated westwork, which is arguably the precedent for the western facades of later medieval cathedrals. Original westwork survives today at the Abbey of Corvey, built in 885. St. ... The Good Shepherd: Early Christian catacomb art Early Christian art and architecture is the art produced by Christians or under Christian patronage from about the year 200 to about the year 500. ... The monumental, west-facing entrance section of a Carolingian, Ottonian, or Romanesque church. ... The monumental, west-facing entrance section of a Carolingian, Ottonian, or Romanesque church. ... The Imperial Abbey of Corvey (German: Fürstabtei Corvey) was a Benedictine abbey on the River Weser, 2km northwest of Höxter, now in North Rhine-Westphalia. ... Events Vikings besiege Paris Stephen VI elected pope Oldest known mentioning of Baky Births Emperor Daigo of Japan Deaths Pope Adrian III April 6: Saint Methodius, bishop and Bible translator Categories: 885 ...

See Also: Medieval architecture and Carolingian Renaissance

Church of the Intercession on the Nerl(1165) - an archetypal example of early Russian architecture. ... Sample of Carolingian minuscule, one of the products of the Carolingian Renaissance. ...

Carolingian buildings

• Lorsch Abbey, gateway, (c.800)
• Palatine Chapel in Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) (792-805)
• St. Michael, Fulda, rotunda and crypt (822)
• Einhard's Basilica, Steinbach (827)
• Saint Justinus' church, Frankfurt-Höchst (830)
• Broich Castle, Muelheim on the Ruhr (884)
• Abbey of Corvey (885)
• St. George, Reichenau-Oberzell (888)

See also: Plan of Saint Gall

The Imperial Abbey of Lorsch (Laureshamense Monasterium, called also Laurissa and Lauresham) in the German state of Hesse about 10mi/6km east of Worms, was one of the most renowned monasteries of the Carolingian empire. ... Events December 25, Rome, coronation of Charles the Great (Charlemagne) as emperor by Pope Leo III. Celtic monks begin work on the Book of Kells on the Island of Iona. ... Charlemagnes chapel in Aachen. ... Events Irenes title of empress confirmed. ... Events Emperor Nicephorus I of Byzantium suffers a major defeat against the Saracens at Crasus. ... Events Abd-ar-rahman II becomes ruler of Umayyad Spain. ... Events Succession of Pope Valentine, then Pope Gregory IV. Arabs invade Sicily. ... Events Christian missionary Ansgar visits Birka, trade city of the Swedes. ... Events May 15 - Pope Marinus I dies. ... The Imperial Abbey of Corvey (German: Fürstabtei Corvey) was a Benedictine abbey on the River Weser, 2km northwest of Höxter, now in North Rhine-Westphalia. ... Events Vikings besiege Paris Stephen VI elected pope Oldest known mentioning of Baky Births Emperor Daigo of Japan Deaths Pope Adrian III April 6: Saint Methodius, bishop and Bible translator Categories: 885 ... Events January 13: With the death of Charles the Fat, the Frankish kingdom is split again, and this time permanently. ... Plan of Saint Gall. ...

References

Conant, K. J. (1978) Carolingian and Romanesque Architecture 800-1200

Pevsner, N. (1963) An Outline of European Architecture