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Carolingian Art refers to the visual arts produced in the Carolingian Empire, which existed from 751 to 843 AD and encompassed much of Western Europe. Named after Charlemagne, the emperor who commissioned many works of art during his reign, this style is characterized by its synthesis of classical, Byzantine, and Insular (Celtic) influences. Carolingian Art was primarily used to decorate religious buildings and objects, such as illuminated manuscripts, ivory carvings, and metalwork. The art form played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual renaissance that occurred during the late Middle Ages, also known as the Carolingian Renaissance. It aimed to promote learning, literacy, and Christian values throughout the empire, and its influence can be seen in later European art movements such as Romanesque and Gothic.