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Explore the intricate relationship between medieval art and language in this scholarly collection from Routledge. The Art of Words examines the thought and material objects of the Venerable Bede and Theodulf of Orleans through philological evidence and historical analysis. Discover what physical objects Bede envisioned when describing monastic church paintings, how he structured biblical book divisions into chapters, and the untold story behind Charlemagne's Libri Carolini and why this pivotal work remained unpublished. This detective-like exploration uncovers how inscriptions, poems, commentaries and chronicles accompanied and adorned medieval art, revealing the deep connections between words and objects in early medieval culture. Essential reading for scholars of medieval history, philology and art history.

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Examines the Venerable Bede's conceptions of physical objects in monastic church paintings and their visual representations.

Explores Theodulf of Orleans' contributions to medieval thought and artistic understanding in early medieval Europe.

Investigates how Bede structured and conceived the division of biblical books into chapters.

Reveals the history and significance of Charlemagne's Libri Carolini and reasons for its delayed publication.

Part of the Variorum Collected Studies series, offering a comprehensive scholarly analysis of medieval philological evidence.

Combines historical investigation with art history to demonstrate how inscriptions and poems adorned medieval objects.

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Release Date
28 October 2008
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17 June 2008

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