Astronomical Symbolism in the Carolingian Period
Marion Dolan
Illuminated manuscripts produced during the Carolingian revival played a crucial historic role in transmission of not only astronomy, but also survival ancient classics literature, philosophy, history, and science appropriating them for new uses. This chapter focuses on some general characteristics surviving Aratea changes textual component through time. The overarching purpose is to highlight presence astronomical interest production numerous pertinent continued usage imagery legitimate power prestige monarchy under rule kings ninth century. section details particular instances iconography, citing recent studies its many aspects. It describes cultural circumstances idea rebirth renewal educational life initiated by Charlemagne influence manuscript production. To learn, stadium discendi, became driving force his extensive forty-six-year reign. era saw first appearance royal portraiture religious was time great advances artwork, looking back Classical period adding their distinctive touches creating uniformity easier reading retention.
Historical & cultural astronomy