Asked by Olivia Lafrenz on Jun 29, 2024
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Which of the following pairs of manuscripts are products of the monasteries of the Ottonian Empire?
A) The Gospel Book of Otto III and the Ebbo Gospels
B) The Uta Codex and the Lectionary of Henry II
C) The Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Durrow
D) The Utrecht Psalte r and the Commentary on the Apocalypse
Ottonian Empire
A period in medieval Germany, roughly from 919 to 1024, characterized by the reign of the Ottonian dynasty which was noted for its consolidation of the kingdom and significant contributions to art and architecture.
Monasteries
Religious communities where monks or nuns live, work, and worship, often secluded from secular society and dedicating their lives to religious practice.
Gospel Book of Otto III
A medieval illuminated manuscript, richly decorated, which depicts the Gospel. It is associated with Emperor Otto III.
- Comprehend the artistic methods and color palettes employed in manuscripts from the Ottonian and Carolingian periods.
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Jocelyn PerezJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Uta Codex and the Lectionary of Henry II are examples of Ottonian manuscript illumination, produced in the scriptoria of monasteries during the Ottonian Empire, which spanned the 10th and early 11th centuries in what is now Germany.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the artistic methods and color palettes employed in manuscripts from the Ottonian and Carolingian periods.