Question

What generalizations can you make about Carolingian art from this illuminated manuscript painting?

Answer 1

Charlemagne the King of the Franks was the one to initiate a revival in art known as the Carolingian art. He had beckoned great scholars to renew art, literature and church. There arouse the Carolingian art which lives till now through the manuscripts, sculpture and many other artifacts.  

Explanation:

• Charlemagne had his own scriptorium which had a new script known as the Carolingian minuscule. This was the widely used script for 400 years in Europe.
• Then figurative art was introduced where the artists tried to explore it in three dimensions.
• The illuminated manuscript was used to highlight meanings of the songs and prayers written upon pages.