Section 1
The Early Middle Ages
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The Early Middle Ages
The Early Middle Ages began with the fall of the Roman Empire and ended in the early eleventh century; its art encompasses vast and divergent forms of media.
Architecture under the Merovingians
Merovingian architecture emerged under the Merovingian Frankish dynasty and reflected a fusion of Western and Eurasian influences.
Anglo-Saxon and Irish Art
Celtic and Anglo-Saxon art display similar aesthetic qualities and media, including architecture and metalwork.
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Illustrated Books in the Early Middle Ages
Insular art is often characterized by detailed geometric designs, interlace, and stylized animal decorations in illuminated manuscripts.