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Autore: | Ramírez-Weaver Eric M. <1971-> |
Titolo: | A saving science : capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts / / Eric M. Ramírez-Weaver |
Pubblicazione: | University Park, Pennsylvania : , : The Pennsylvania State University Press, , [2017] |
©2017 | |
Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (xiv, 296 pages ) |
Disciplina: | 745.6709443853 |
Soggetto topico: | Astronomy in art |
Astronomy, Medieval | |
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Carolingian | |
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval - France - Metz | |
Soggetto genere / forma: | Electronic books. |
Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-273) and index. |
Nota di contenuto: | 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 |
Sommario/riassunto: | "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. |
Titolo autorizzato: | A saving science |
ISBN: | 0-271-07827-8 |
Formato: | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
Record Nr.: | 9910480271603321 |
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