Routledge Ottonian Imperial Art and Portraiture - Routledge Books

Explore the foundation of Ottonian art history with this scholarly study from Routledge. Ottonian Imperial Art and Portraiture offers the first dedicated art historical look at the patronage of Emperors Otto III (983-1002) and Henry II (1002-1024). Author Eliza Garrison examines liturgical artworks commissioned by these two rulers to understand how specific objects and collections functioned as material historical narratives. The book investigates how these artworks served as portraits that could represent the ruler even in his physical absence. By analyzing the political functions of these images, this text provides a deep look into how art was used to project power and presence during the Ottonian period. It is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the relationship between imperial patronage and the creation of political identity through visual media.