UID:
edocfu_9959240065202883
Format:
1 online resource (567 pages) :
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illustrations, maps
ISBN:
1-280-46759-2
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9786610467594
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1-4237-1456-3
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90-474-0235-9
Series Statement:
Cultures, beliefs, and traditions, v. 18
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.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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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
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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
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 90-04-13149-3
Language:
English
