Chapter Three. Sign Theory, Medieval And Modern
Brigitte Miriam Bedos-Rezak
The recurrent production of the king's image and script, however, rendered tangible visible mark a distinct authority, translating notions transcendental hierarchy into organizing principles earthly domination. Symbolic in Merovingian times, documentary seal usage became official instrumental early Carolingian chanceries, formulaic kingdoms later Carolingians, Robertians Capetians, institutional during reign Philip Augustus. In this chapter, author analyzes evolution from two perspectives: First, extent to which variations production, form, content, function royal sealed documents testify extensions contractions Second degree such articulate conceptual practical engagements with literacy both as form communication ritual government. Keywords:Capetians; chanceries; authority; king image; literacy; times; Augustus;
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