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A saving science : capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts / Eric M. Ramírez-Weaver.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ramírez-Weaver, Eric M., 1971- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Biblioteca Nacional (Spain).
- Biblioteca Nacional (Spain)--Manuscript--3307--Illustrations.
- Astronomy in art.
- Astronomy, Medieval.
- Illumination of books and manuscripts, Carolingian.
- Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval--France--Metz.
- Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiv, 296 pages )
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2017]
- Summary:
- "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.
- Contents:
- 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
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-273) and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9780271078274
- 0271078278
- OCLC:
- 1080549541
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