La
T � ne Celts
synonymous with advanced forms of metalworking group
of individuals named after a site in Switzerland where remains were
found palmettes and vines (medeterranean influence)
geometric patterns (northern European influence)
Fibulae
giant safety pins to hold up cloaks
polychrome or gem style
multi-colored gems and stones mounted within strips of gold
Huns
from Asia, leader: Attila
Ostrogoths
Eastern Goths
Visigoths
Western Goths
Vandals
sacked the city of Rome (hence, vandalism)
Foederaii
native (indigenous) allies; worked for Roman Empire
King Luitprand
patron of the arts and architecture (r.712-744) ruled
the Langobards (came to be known as Lombards)
Lombard
describes the building techniques used in Middle Ages
throughout northern Italy also new name for Langobards
adopted later
High Relief
over half of the body projects from background
Clovis I
adopted Christianity to ensure military victory, c. 496; allied
Franks w/ Roman Catholic Church
Cloisonn �
metalworking technique that uses small metal filaments and colorful
glass enamel to create a luminous surface
Viking
medieval Scandinavian culture; flourished 790AD-1000AD
designates the enterprise of going abroad on raids
vikingr=pirate
chip-carving
carving/faceting technique derived from woodcarving, designed to
catch and reflect light
Sutton Hoo
anglo-saxon excavation site cemetery 2 ships
buried there with their belongings they may need for the
afterlife
manuscript illumination
parchment paper colorful text religious
texts
Sacramentary
liturgical service book that contains the Priest�s part of the mass
Carpet Page
characteristic feature of illuminated manuscript-- contain mainly
geometric ornamentation and animal figures