This book is an attempt to focus where pertinent on the Carolingian cultural inventory produced and assembled in the libraries, museums and architectural sites of Central Europe. This inventory allows conclusions which demonstrate the originality of the literary, artistic and architectural efforts.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
List of Illustrations List of Maps Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction PART A. THE CAROLINGIAN REALMS
I. Reaching for the crown-Continuity and change in the realms of the Franks
II. Towards Empire
III. Charlemagne's successors
IV. Towards the partition of the Empire
V. The emerging profile of Central Europe
VI. The last unification of the Empire PART B. BOOKS, GEMS AND IVORIES
VII. The recapitulation of origins
VIII. Carolingian scribal culture
IX. Religious literature
X. Secular literature
XI. The cloister arts
XII. Illuminated manuscripts-Evangelists
XIII. Illuminated manuscripts-Ruler Portraits
XIV. Illuminated manuscripts-Christ in Majesty
XV. Illuminated manuscripts-Narrative style
XVI. Engraved crystals
XVII. Ivories
XVIII. Gems, precious metals and bronzes-Liturgical art PART
C. PALACES AND BASILICAS
XIX. Architecture-Palaces
XX. Architecture-Wall painting
XXI. Architecture-Basilicas Conclusion Selected Bibliography Index
