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Carolingian Manuscript Illumination Under Charles the Bald, Carolingian illumination reached its highest point of excellence. The most important scriptoriums were the Tours, Rheims, and Metz monasteries. The style has its roots in the Lombard-Saxon style. Principal features of Carolingian Manuscript Illumination intertwining bands and knots classical botanical elements beardless figures finely written minuscule, mainly Saxon, script capitals and columns of classic origin ornamental details sumptuous rich silver and gold leaf architectural details in the Roman manner Masterworks of Carolingian Illumination Vivien Bible The Golden Gospels of St. Médard of Soissons Alcuin Bible |
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