After the Carolingians
A volume that introduces new sources and offers fresh perspectives on a key era of transition, this book is value to art historians alike. From the dissolution Carolingian empire onset so-called 12th-century Renaissance, transformative 10th–11th centuries witnessed production significant number illuminated manuscripts from present-day France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, alongside better-known works Anglo-Saxon England Holy Roman Empire. While hybrid styles evident in painting reflect movement re-organization people codices, many also display highly creative engagement with past. Likewise, their handling subject matter—whether common or for illumination—attests vibrant artistic energy innovation. On basis rarely studied scientific, religious, literary manuscripts, contributions address range issues, including century bookmakers Antique legacies, interwoven geographies production, matters modern politics historiography have shaped study complex period.
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