Chapter Six. Carolingian Diagrams For Astronomy And Cosmology
Bruce S. Eastwood
Diagrams are used in the textual space when authors of verbal texts prescribed them. We find this cases Macrobius and Calcidius. In addition to physical location a diagram manuscript, we also consider chapter why appears specific place text. Subordinate address question new may replace traditional one. The stability diagrams depends upon number conditions. do not have single nature. Each is hedged by its history, referents uses. Through teaching, criticism invention as well copying correction astronomical became essential fundamental parts Carolingian revival study Roman astronomy cosmology. could often show higher truth than words alone.Keywords: astronomy; diagrams; cosmology; manuscript
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