Carolingian Art is a term used to refer to the German and French art during the reign of Charlemagne and his immediate successors. This form of art was seen during the Carolingian Renaissance, from around the late eighth to  mid tenth century. The most famous art works during this period were illuminated manuscripts. Gems, silver, gold and other materials were used to illuminate the manuscript. Carolingian artwork was created in  in several countries such as Germany, France, Austria, and northern Italy. The ADA or the Court School of Charlemagne produced the first manuscript.