The Carolingians in Central Europe, their history, arts, and architecture
Subtitle: a cultural history of Central Europe, 750-900
By: by Herbert Schutz.
Series: Cultures, beliefs, and traditions,; v. 18
Publisher: Brill; Brill Academic Pub
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Brill; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 407
Subjects: Carolingians.; Civilization, Medieval.; Culture diffusion -- Europe, Central.; Art, Carolingian.; Architecture, Carolingian.; Learning and scholarship -- History -- Medieval,  500-1500.; Europe, Central -- History.
Description: "This book presents an historical overview of the Frankish realms in Central Europe during the Carolingian period. Against this background Part II of the book examines the cultural inventory deposited by the scribal culture in Central Europe as represented by manuscripts, crystals, ivories and gem encrusted liturgical art. Part III deals with such examples of Carolingian wall painting and architecture as are still evident in Central Europe. Though some examples are derivative, many are original. To reflect the splendor of the objects and surfaces discussed in Parts II and III, the book is lavishly ornamented with pertinent color illustrations. Black and white illustrations generally serve the representation of architecture."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-395) and index.