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A saving science : capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts
- Title
- A saving science : capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts / Eric M. Ramírez-Weaver.
- Author
- Ramírez-Weaver, Eric M., 1971-
- Publication
- University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2017]
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFF 17-383 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Biblioteca Nacional (Spain). Manuscript. 3307.
- Description
- xiv, 296 pages : illustrations (some color); 27 cm
- Summary
- "Focusing on the Handbook of 809 [also known as the Libri computi], A Saving Science 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."--
- Alternative Title
- Capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-273) and index.
- Contents
- 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.
- Call Number
- JFF 17-383
- ISBN
- 9780271071268
- 0271071265
- LCCN
- 2016009956
- 40026734626
- OCLC
- 940362462
- Author
- Ramírez-Weaver, Eric M., 1971- author.
- Title
- A saving science : capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts / Eric M. Ramírez-Weaver.
- Publisher
- University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2017]
- Type of Content
- textstill image
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-273) and index.
- Added Author
- Biblioteca Nacional (Spain). Manuscript. 3307.
- Other Standard Identifier
- 40026734626
- Research Call Number
- JFF 17-383