How does the Book of Durrow exemplify the multiculturalism of early medieval art?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal Answer should include:
1. The format of the Book of Durrow reflects Roman Christian models, but its paintings correspond to Hiberno-Saxon design.
2. Like Roman manuscripts, each Gospel is introduced by a three-part decorative sequence: a page with the symbol of its evangelist author, followed by a page of pure ornament, and finally elaborate decoration highlighting the initial words of the text.
3. In Man (Symbol of St. Matthew), the symbol of the evangelist has an armless body that is formed by a colorful checkered pattern that recalls the geometric designs of Anglo-Saxon metalworking.
4. The bold band of interlacing ornament that borders the figure's field also recalls the designs of Anglo-Saxon jewelry.
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