Art in the Age of Charlemagne
Marina Sajitz
The art in the age of Charlemagne has been subject very many exhibitions, like 'Karl der Grosse' held 1965 Aachen and more recent one Paderbom 'Kunst und Kultur Karolingerzeit'. purpose this exhibition is however not to reiterate what others their catalogues have already stated. It look at early Carolingians critically, light how much or little it actually owes antiquity extent term 'Renovatio imperii romani' can be applied Carolingian connection with antiquity. 'Carolingian renovatio' provokes notion a renaissance architecture. Although when started his ambitious goal 'renovatio', he did manuscripts, metalwork, architecture mind, but revival Roman Empire under leadership. On various occasions word 'renovatio' appears contemporary letters documents, these do hint status which during time. present will demonstrate perfected overall concept. also show borrowed from antiquity, appropriated classical forms and, finally, innovative totally detached art.