Anglo-Saxon culture Flashcards
(10 cards)
What kind of art did Anglo-Saxons produce? + Give an example
-Anglo-Saxons produced art which included highly decorated manuscripts of the Bible and Gospels, and carved stone crosses with scenes from the Bible.
-The Alfred Jewel likely made in AD 890 is the finest surviving example of Anglo- Saxon art featuring high-quality enamel , surrounded by intricate metal work in gold.
What was the Bayeux Tapestry influenced by?
-The Bayeux Tapestry was heavily influenced by Anglo-Saxon design.
What stories did Anglo-Saxon poets write about?
- Anglo-Saxon poets told stories about brave warriors, monsters and dragons. Beowulf was one of the most famous stories.
-Beowulf was set in Scandinavia , but was very popular in the eleventh century
-Beowulf is read today and new versions are still being written
What types of music did they play?
-People played harps and flutes and sang songs about brave warriors and their ancestors.
What were most houses in Anglo-Saxon England made of?
-Most houses in Anglo-Saxon England were made of wood with straw roofs.
Where were people’s houses built and what did they lack?
-People’s houses were built close together, often without chimneys or windows.
What did wealthier people live in?
- Wealthier people lived in larger houses built in the same way.
What materials were churches and important buildings made from?
-Churches and important buildings were often made from stone.
Why do we know little about Anglo-Saxon towns?
- We know little about Anglo-Saxon towns because buildings made of wood rotted away. Historians have to rely on archaeological evidence to find out about them.
What of one of the best sources from the period ?
-Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a history of England starting with the Roman Invasion
-Copies were sent to monasteries throughout England
-It is biased and therefore an unreliable source
