Carolingian architecture
C27127
concept
Carolingian architecture is a style of early medieval European building, promoted by the Carolingian dynasty (8th–9th centuries), that revived and adapted elements of ancient Roman and early Christian architecture to express imperial power and religious reform.
Observed surface forms (7)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Carolingian architecture element | 1 |
| Carolingian architecture monument | 1 |
| Carolingian palace | 1 |
| Carolingian palace complex | 1 |
| Carolingian royal palace | 1 |
| early medieval building | 1 |
| pre-Romanesque building | 1 |
Instances (10)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Palatine Chapel | — |
| Aachen Imperial Palace | Carolingian palace |
| Aachen Cathedral octagon | — |
| St. Michael’s Church, Fulda | — |
| Santa María del Naranco | pre-Romanesque building |
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UNESCO World Heritage Site component
surface form:
Palatine Chapel (Aachen)
|
Carolingian architecture monument |
| Torhalle | — |
| Ingelheim Imperial Palace | Carolingian royal palace |
| Carolingian court at Quierzy | Carolingian palace complex |
| Aula Regia | Carolingian architecture element |