A saving science : capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts / / Eric M. Ramírez-Weaver

• Autore: Ramírez-Weaver Eric M. <1971->
• 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
• 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.: 9910792793103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II