Format:
1 online resource (567 pages)
ISBN:
9789047402350
Series Statement:
Cultures, Beliefs and Traditions: Medieval and Early Modern Peoples Ser.
Content:
This work presents an historical overview of the Frankish realms in Central Europe during the Carolingian period. It examines the cultural inventory deposited by the scribal culture in Central Europe as represented by manuscripts, crystals, ivories, and gem incrusted liturgical art.
Content:
Intro -- CONTENTS -- Introduction -- I. Reaching for the crown-Continuity and change in the realms of the Franks -- II. Towards Empire -- III. Charlemagne's successors -- IV. Towards the partition of the Empire -- V. The emerging profile of Central Europe -- VI. The last unification of the Empire -- VII. The recapitulation of origins -- VIII. Carolingian scribal culture -- IX. Religious literature -- X. Secular literature -- XI. The cloister arts -- XII. Illuminated manuscripts-Evangelists -- XIII. Illuminated manuscripts-Ruler Portraits -- XIV. Illuminated manuscripts-Christ in Majesty -- XV. Illuminated manuscripts-Narrative style -- XVI. Engraved crystals -- XVII. Ivories -- XVIII. Gems, precious metals and bronzes-Liturgical art -- XIX. Architecture-Palaces -- XX. Architecture-Wall painting -- XXI. Architecture-Basilicas -- Conclusion -- Selected Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z.
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789004131491
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9789004131491
Additional Edition:
Print version The Carolingians in Central Europe, their history, arts, and architecture : A cultural history of Central Europe, 750-900
Language:
English
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=253754
