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UNINA9910792793103321 |
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Autore |
Ramírez-Weaver Eric M. <1971-> |
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Titolo |
A saving science : capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts / / Eric M. Ramírez-Weaver |
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University Park, Pennsylvania : , : The Pennsylvania State University Press, , [2017] |
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©2017 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xiv, 296 pages ) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Astronomy in art |
Astronomy, Medieval |
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Carolingian |
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval - France - Metz |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-273) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Front matter -- CONTENTS -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction. Drogo and the Handbook of 809 -- Part One. Unveiling the Heavens over Carolingian Skies -- Chapter 1. Illuminating Science -- Chapter 2. Drogo’s Copy of the Handbook of 809 -- Plates -- Party Two. Representing the Cosmos for Carolingian Hearts and Minds -- Chapter 3. Revealing Astronomy -- Chapter 4. Restoring What Was Lost -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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"Focusing on the Handbook of 809, explores how the liberal arts, and in particular astronomy, experienced a revival in the ninth-century court of Charlemagne. Documents the utility of the constellations for prelates who needed to fix the floating feast of Easter and reckon time"--Provided by publisher. |
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