A saving science : capturing the heavens in Carolingian manuscripts /

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Author / Creator:Ramírez-Weaver, Eric M., 1971- author.
Imprint:University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2017]
Description:xiv, 296 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Language:English
Subject:Biblioteca Nacional (Spain). -- Manuscript. -- 3307 -- Illustrations.
Biblioteca Nacional (Spain)
Biblioteca Nacional (Spain)
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval -- France -- Metz.
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Carolingian.
Astronomy, Medieval.
Astronomy in art.
Astronomy in art.
Astronomy, Medieval.
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Carolingian.
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval.
France -- Metz.
Illustrated works.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11004856
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ISBN:9780271071268
0271071265
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-273) and index.
Summary:"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.
Standard no.:40026734626