A saving science: capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts

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

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Publication Date:2017

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):The Pennsylvania State University Press
Place of Publication:University Park, Pennsylvania
Language:eng
Publication Date:2017

The Physical Object

Description:xiv, 296 pages : : illustrations (some color) ; : 26 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780271071268, 0271071265
oclc:ocn940362462
LC Classification:ND3399.L53
Dewey Decimal:745.6/709443853

Introduction: Drogo and the Handbook of 809 -- Unveiling the heavens over Carolingian skies. Illuminating science : creating the Handbook of 809 -- Drogo's copy of the Handbook of 809 : a simulacrum of celestial order -- Representing the cosmos for Carolingian hearts and minds. Revealing astronomy : itinerant painters and shifting signs ; Restoring what was lost : astronomy and natural astrology in the Carolingian era.

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Astronomie Astronomie dans l'art Astronomie médiévale Astronomy in art Astronomy, Medieval Biblioteca Nacional (Spain) Buchmalerei Enluminure carolingienne Enluminure médiévale -- France France -- Metz Fränkisches Reich Himmel Illumination of books and manuscripts, … Illumination of books and manuscripts, … Illumination of books and manuscripts, … Illuminierte Handschrift Illustrated works Sammelhandschrift, Ms. 3307 Tierkreiszeichen