UID:
almahu_9949700779902882
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9789004131491
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9789047402350
Series Statement:
Cultures, Beliefs and Traditions: Medieval and Early Modern Peoples ; 18
Content:
This book presents an historical overview of the Frankish realms in Central Europe during the Carolingian period. Against this background Part II of the book examines the cultural inventory deposited by the scribal culture in Central Europe as represented by manuscripts, crystals, ivories and gem encrusted liturgical art. Part III deals with such examples of Carolingian wall painting and architecture as are still evident in Central Europe. Though some examples are derivative, many are original. To reflect the splendor of the objects and surfaces discussed in Parts II and III, the book is lavishly ornamented with pertinent color illustrations. Black and white illustrations generally serve the representation of architecture.
Note:
List of Illustrations -- List of Maps -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- PART A. THE CAROLINGIAN REALMS -- Reaching for the crown-Continuity and change in the realms of the Franks -- Towards Empire -- Charlemagne's successors -- Towards the partition of the Empire -- The emerging profile of Central Europe -- The last unification of the Empire -- PART B. BOOKS, GEMS AND IVORIES -- The recapitulation of origins -- Carolingian scribal culture -- Religious literature -- Secular literature -- The cloister arts -- Illuminated manuscripts-Evangelists -- Illuminated manuscripts-Ruler Portraits -- Illuminated manuscripts-Christ in Majesty -- Illuminated manuscripts-Narrative style -- Engraved crystals -- Ivories -- Gems, precious metals and bronzes-Liturgical art -- PART C. PALACES AND BASILICAS -- Architecture-Palaces -- Architecture-Wall painting -- Architecture-Basilicas -- Conclusion -- Selected Bibliography -- Index.
,
English
Additional Edition:
Print version: The Carolingians in Central Europe, their History, Arts and Architecture : A Cultural History of Central Europe, 750-900. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2004. ISBN 9789004131491
Language:
English
