Give three examples of Charlemagne's influence in the architecture or literature of the Early Middle Ages.

Charlemagne had a major influence on the architecture and literature of the Early Middle Ages. The Germanic people of the aria love to do metal working. He modified their jewelry making so that they made metal objects for the many ministries in Europe. This was a only a slight change from what the people were used to creating. Anther example is that Charlemagne had art created that was similar to that created in the Mediterranean in ancient times. He blended Northern and classical elements to create a completely new for of art for the North. He also created a new type of architecture. The wealthy family wanted to live in Roman like houses. They blended Christian, Byzantine and Roman Architecture to create a new type that was much different from other buildings. Charlemagne was a very well liked and influential ruler. He tried to bring back the power of the Roman Empire through art and architecture.

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Carolingian Architecture. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. http://ow.ly/1nOX4.

Carolingian Art. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. http://ow.ly/1nOX2.

Carolingian Art. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. http://ow.ly/1nOX3.

Medieval Sourcebook: Einhard: Life of Charlemagne. Web. 18 Mar. 2010.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/einhard1.html.

Picture Source:

Torhalle Kloster Lorsch.jpg. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. http://ow.ly/1nOX4.