Early medieval art and craft creativity in Slovenia
Milan Sagadin
After the decline of late antique material culture in beginning 7th century, first attempts craft creativity Slovenia are visible at end century -by introducing western figural style on circular brooches. We can speak about real medieval art and as 9th it is closely connected with christianisation (supported by Prankish state). This be recognized architecture (among increasing number churches mentioned 10th only 6 them excavated), sculpture interlaced ornament 40 known examples 3 from northeastern part Slovenia, others Koper its surroundings) especially jewelry so called K6ttlach (enameled semicircular earrings brooches, usually christian motifs).
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