Title: Imaging Aristotle
First published: 1995
Description: Nicole Oresme's translation of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, Politics, and Economics into French from Latin in the 1370s is the subject of Claire Sherman's stunningly illustrated book. Though both the text translations and their images have been studied separately, this is the first time they are published in their entirety and considered together. Intended for an audience of Charles V, his counselors, and high-ranking lay people, these manuscripts are significant for their linguistic and political implications, for moving Aristotle's work beyond clerical and university boundaries, and for reflecting the dynamics of monarchic control of French language and culture. Sherman shows the importance of Oresme's role as translator and book designer. She also explores the gender and class representations in the imagery, relating them not only to the views of Oresme and his audience but also to the contemporary secular culture.
Subjects: Art and literature, Civilization, French Illumination of books and manuscripts, French language, Greek language, History, Illumination of books and manuscripts, French, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Influence, Medieval Illumination of books and manuscripts, Style, Translating and interpreting, Translating into French, Contributions in translating, Appreciation, Latin language, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Aristotle, Philosophy, ancient, France, civilization, Translating, Medieval Literature, French
Places: France
People: Aristotle, Nicole Oresme (ca. 1320-1382)
Time periods: 1328-1600, To 1500
LC classification: PC2875 .S53 1995