Original scientific paper

Reflections on Early Carolingian Zagreb

Vladimir P. Goss ; University of Rijeka

Abstract

Based on the existing literature and a decade-long autopsy, the author proposes a brief thorough review of our knowledge of the essential spatial and artistic elements of Zagreb from the time around AD 800. Evidence is presented for the presence of the Carolingian and Slavic/Croatian elements in early medieval north-western Croatia, with special attention paid to the more important art monuments known today, and suggestions for expanding and deepening their testimonies. The pre-Romanesque capital from the Zagreb Cathedral is reintroduced in the discussion as a
particularly important factor, following recent views on the Carolingian finds of monumental architecture and sculpture in Sisak and Lobor. The latter are especially important for initiating a more extensive (archaeological) revaluation of Zagreb, which is the main objective of this paper.

Keywords

Zagreb; Croatia; Carolingian art; pre-Romanesque; Zagreb Cathedral; Lobor; Sisak

Hrčak ID:

284769

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/284769

Publication date:

1.12.2021.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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