St. Matthew, Coronation Gospels
a. How does this work reflect its period?
b. Who commissioned this work?
c. How does this work express the patron's views?
nswers will vary.
a. This gospel reflects the connection Charlemagne established between himself and Rome, not only Christian Rome but Imperial Rome as well. The format is completely different from earlier manuscripts; it is purposefully classical as the illuminator uses color and modulation of light and shadow to create shape.
b. Charlemagne.
c. It was a revival of the classical style which attempted to renew the Roman Empire of the past.
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