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8th Century Collection

The 8th century was a time of great artistic and cultural achievements, as seen in the intricate illustrations found in the Book of Kells and Lindisfarne Gospels

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8th Century Collection: Page of illuminated text from the Gospel of St Luke, c700
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8th Century Collection: Initial page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, late 7th or early 8th century
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8th Century Collection: Arab empire, mid-700s
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8th Century Collection: Snow falling on small red pagoda, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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8th Century Collection: PROY2A-00017
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8th Century Collection: MAP OF THE WORLD, c1060. Map of the world, centering on Jerusalem
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8th Century Collection: Scene from Song of Roland
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8th Century Collection: Meeting between Pope Adrian I and Charlemagne, miniature in the incunabula Chronicles
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8th Century Collection: TIKAL: MAYAN INSCRIPTION. Canoe scene inscribed on an animal bone in the burial
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8th Century Collection: CODEX AMIATINUS: EZRA. Ezra the scribe writing in a large codex held on his knees
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8th Century Collection: Kongo Rikishi (guardian) in the Todai-ji Temple at Nara, Japan. Photograph, c1960s
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8th Century Collection: A Chinese celestial sphere of the T ang Dynasty (681-905 A. D. ). Colored engraving
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8th Century Collection: CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks, 768-814, and Emperor of the West, 800-814
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8th Century Collection: Pelagius (685-737), founder of the Asturias Kingdom and his grandson Fruela I (722-68
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8th Century Collection: Lindisfarne Gospels, Christi autem page. British Museum, c700 AD, (1935)
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8th Century Collection: The Phoenician Roman port of Tharros, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe
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8th Century Collection: Old Parish Church of Kildalton, the Kidalton High Cross, Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
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8th Century Collection: Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Creator: Edmund Sandars
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8th Century Collection: Nude Female Dancers from a Tunic, 700s. Creator: Unknown
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8th Century Collection: Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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8th Century Collection: The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
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8th Century Collection: Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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8th Century Collection: Don Rodrigo, last Visigothic King (671 -711), Tariq, Chief Berber, miniature of the
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8th Century Collection: St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). Artist: Godescalc
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8th Century Collection: The Crowning of Charlemagne, 800 AD, (19th century)
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8th Century Collection: Beginning of St Luke's Gospel, 1894 (print)
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8th Century Collection: Iraq - Tallisim tower of ancient Baghdad rampart
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8th Century Collection: Iraq - The Tomb of Sit Zobaida Baghdad
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8th Century Collection: Uma-Maheshvara, c.8th century (grayish green stone)
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8th Century Collection: Celtic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: Unknown
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8th Century Collection: The Abbasid Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 786 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
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8th Century Collection: The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
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8th Century Collection: Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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8th Century Collection: A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
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8th Century Collection: The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A. D. 800), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
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8th Century Collection: Interior of the Hagia Irene in Istanbul
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8th Century Collection: Viking runestone with a ship and the eight-legged horse Sleipnir, 8th century
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8th Century Collection: A Pict with hooded cloak & Pictish trousers, St. Vigeans, Scotland, c8th - 9th century
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8th Century Collection: Turkey, Eastern Turkey, Harran, Ruins of Ulu Cami, 8th century
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8th Century Collection: Hindu temple (8th century), Pattadakal, Karnataka, India
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8th Century Collection: Taktsang Dzong (monastery) or Tigers Nest, built in the 8th century, Paro, Bhutan
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8th Century Collection: Ecgberht Egbert Ecgbert Ecgbriht Ecgbeorht Ecbert
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8th Century Collection: Charlemagne Charles The Great Charles I King Of The Franks
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8th Century Collection: San Silvestro in Capite, Sancti Silvestri in Capite, an 8th century church in Rome
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8th Century Collection: Storage jar, 8th-9th century AD (earthenware)
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8th Century Collection: Emperor Charlemagne visiting a school, his interest in education and learning
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8th Century Collection: Frankish chief and soldier, 8th century. 1796 (engraving)
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8th Century Collection: Wall panel depicting Na-Bolon-K'an in ritual dress, c. 790 AD (limestone, stucco, and paint)



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The 8th century was a time of great artistic and cultural achievements, as seen in the intricate illustrations found in the Book of Kells and Lindisfarne Gospels. These masterpieces showcase the skill and dedication of medieval scribes who meticulously crafted each page with vibrant colors and detailed designs. In the Arab empire, during the mid-700s, a flourishing civilization emerged, leaving behind magnificent illuminated texts like the Gospel of St Luke. The delicate brushstrokes and gold leaf accents bring to life sacred scriptures for all to admire. As snow gently falls on the small red pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one can't help but be captivated by its serene beauty. This image reminds us that even in ancient times, architectural wonders were created with precision and grace. A map dating back to c1060 centers around Jerusalem, providing insight into how people perceived their world centuries ago. Crafted by Spanish manuscript illuminators under Beatus' guidance, this map showcases their knowledge and imagination. Historical events are also depicted through artistry; such as Pope Adrian I's meeting with Charlemagne captured in a miniature from Chronicles incunabula. These visual records allow us to glimpse into significant moments that shaped history. The opening words of St Luke's Gospel "Quoniam" from the Book of Kells (c800) demonstrate not only religious devotion but also exquisite calligraphy skills passed down through generations. Each stroke is carefully executed with reverence for these holy texts. Traveling across continents brings us to Tikal: Mayan Inscription where an intricately carved canoe scene adorns an animal bone burial artifact. This testament to Mayan culture reveals their connection with nature and waterways as essential elements in their lives. Moving forward in time to c1960s Japan captures an enchanting photograph showcasing Kongo Rikishi (guardian) within the Todai-ji Temple at Nara.