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The Abbey of St. Gall as a Centre of Literature and Art

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Abbey of St. Gall as a Centre of Literature and Art
Authors and Contributors      By (author) J. M. Clark
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:340
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreByzantine and medieval art c 500 CE to c 1400
Literary studies - general
Roman Catholicism and Roman Catholic churches
ISBN/Barcode 9781107626072
ClassificationsDewey:271.10494
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 19 December 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Originally published in 1926, this book analyses the role of the Abbey of St Gall in the development of German arts in the Middle Ages. Clark examines the various influences on the abbey from other European traditions and the importance of its manuscript collection for medieval learning. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in medieval Europe and the role of the Church in the transmission of learning.