When Charlemagne came to power in the late 8th century, he united the disparate cultures and artistic practices that were thriving across Europe at the time. Specifically, he modeled his rule after the Christian Roman Empire. How did this revival of the ancient Roman past have an impact on Carolingian art?

Due to desire of Charlemagne to revive the ancient Roman culture.

Explanation:

This revival of the ancient Roman past have a great impact on Carolingian art because this art was made after the fall of roman empire during the Frankish empire. When the franks defeated the roman empire, they build such type of Carolingian art in their centers which has greatly influenced from ancient roman art. Charlemagne desire to revive the ancient Roman culture so the artists of his empire made arts which reflects the ancient Roman culture.