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Carolingian

The period and style of northern Europe under Charlemagne and his successors, from about 800 until 900 CE. It was inspired by a renewal of Early Christian and Byzantine forms, especially as it existed under Emperors Constantine and Theodosius.

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old-fashioned flower design element

Go Historic ID
447
Getty AAT ID
300020764
Term Type
era
Dates
800-88
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Definition
old-fashioned flower design element

Refers to the period and style surrounding the reign of Charlemagne (768-814) and his successors through about 900 CE. The style is characterized by a renewal of the culture of the Roman Empire as it existed under Constantine and Theodosius.

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