02524nam 2200541 450 991079279310332120210831031257.00-271-07827-810.1515/9780271078274(CKB)3710000001055884(OCoLC)1080549541(MdBmJHUP)muse68689(MiAaPQ)EBC6224408(DE-B1597)583935(DE-B1597)9780271078274(OCoLC)1262307611(EXLCZ)99371000000105588420200929d2017 uy 0engur|||||||nn|ntxtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierA saving science capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts /Eric M. Ramírez-WeaverUniversity Park, Pennsylvania :The Pennsylvania State University Press,[2017]©20171 online resource (xiv, 296 pages )0-271-07126-5 Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-273) and index.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"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.Astronomy in artAstronomy, MedievalIllumination of books and manuscripts, CarolingianIllumination of books and manuscripts, MedievalFranceMetzAstronomy in art.Astronomy, Medieval.Illumination of books and manuscripts, Carolingian.Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval745.6709443853Ramírez-Weaver Eric M.1971-1552184MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910792793103321A saving science3812003UNINA