Medieval History: Charlemagne and Abbot Suger

Charlemagne's new capital at Aachen was the site of a natural hot spring.

The following buildings were present at Charlemgane's new capital in Aachen...

Charlemagne's chapel at Aachen is opulently decorated with panels of colored marbles on the walls and piers like Old St. Peter's in Rome.

According to his biographer Einhard, Charlemagne attended church services daily.

What art material/form did Carolingian artists use in imitation of Roman types and traditions?

Abbot Suger was a...

Abbot Suger had the church at Saint Denis built from scratch.

What did Suger build?

Abbot Suger claimed to be inspired to build by Divine Will.

Abbot Suger did not contribute to the stained glass program at the church.