Much Ottonian art reflected the dynasty's desire to establish visually a link to the Christian rulers of Late Antiquity, such as Constantine, Theoderich, and Justinian as well as to their Carolingian predecessors, particularly Charlemagne. It was in this atmosphere that masterpieces were created that fused the traditions from which Ottonian artists derived their inspiration: models of Late Antique, Carolingian, and Byzantine origin. From this emerged a renewed faith in the idea of Empire and a reformed Church, creating a period of heightened cultural and artistic fervour. Germanic pre-Romanesque art during the 120-year period from 936 to 1056 is commonly called Ottonian art after the three Saxon emperors named Otto ( Otto I, Otto II, and Otto III) who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 936 to 1001.Īfter the decline of the Carolingian Empire, the Holy Roman Empire was re-established under the Saxon (Ottonian) dynasty. Main articles: Ottonian art and Ottonian architecture Mainz Cathedral begun 991 and 994 and retains some structure of this period.George, Oberzell in Reichenau Island (888) Broich Castle, Muelheim on the Ruhr (884).Schloss Broich 883–884, Carolingian fortress.Hildesheim Cathedral, original build (872).Saint Justinus' church, Frankfurt-Höchst (830).Ursmar's Collegiate church, in Lobbes, Belgium (819–823) Oratory of Bishop Theodulf of Orleans in Germigny-des-Prés 806.Palatine Chapel in Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) (792–805).Granusturm 788, 20 meter tall tower in Aarchen.Benedictine Convent of Saint John, Müstair 780.
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