Monarchy and Consent.The Coronation Book of Charles V of France.British Library,MS Cotton Tiberius B.VIII

Monarchy and Consent.The Coronation Book of Charles V of France.British Library,MS.Cotton Tiberius B.VIII,by Carra Ferguson O'Meara.London 2002 Harvey & Miller Publishers Pages 372 ills.107 in bianco/nero e 39 tavole a colori Quarto 280 x 210 mm. cloth New. 216mm x 33mm x 284mm. The Coronation Book of Charles V of France, a de luxe manuscript made in 1365, is of considerable historical and art-historical importance. Its text describes step by step the coronation ceremony of Charles V and Jeanne of Bourbon; and its cycle of 38 miniatures illustrates in the greatest detail the kingmaking and queenmaking ritual which was seen to constitute an expression of the political agenda of this Valois ruler.The author looks at the political and religious significance of coronation ritual in the Middle Ages and explores the way in which a changed conception of the monarchy ? one in which the electors, members of the Church and secular estates were given unprecedented prominence ? is reflected in a new pictorial realism. Indeed the Coronation Book not only occupies a special place in the evolution of medieval kingship but also marks a new direction in late medieval art, one based on the observation of contemporary historical events, people and places. The author examines how this realism evolved and shows how, through this manuscript, one can catch a glimpse of the lost official painting of the Valois courts. 372 pages 8. Foto dell'editore Harvey Miller Studies in Medieval and Early Renaissance Art History HMSAH 27 Monarchy and Consent The Coronation Book of Charles V of France.British Library, MS Cotton Tiberius B.VIII. (ISBN: 9781872501109) C. F. O'Meara Descrizione libro: Harvey & Miller Publishers. Hardcover. Condizione libro: . Harvey Miller Studies in Medieval and Early Renaissance Art History HMSAH 27 Monarchy and Consent The Coronation Book of Charles V of France.British Library, MS Cotton Tiberius B.VIII. C. F. O'Meara 372 p., 107 b/w ill. + 39 colour ill., 220 x 280 mm, 2001 ISBN: 978-1-872501-10-9 Languages: English Hardback The publication is available. Retail price: EUR 105,00 How to order? The author examines the political and religious significance of coronation ritual in the Middle Ages and explores the way in which a changed conception of the monarchy is reflected in a new pictorial realism, by means of the Coronation Book of Charles V of France. The Coronation Book of Charles V of France, a de luxe manuscript made in 1365 is of considerable historical and art-historical importance. Its text des- cribes step by step te coronation ceremony of Charles V and Jeanne of Bour- bon, and its cycle of 38 miniatures illustrates in the greatest details the kingmaking and queenmaking ritual which was seen to constitute an expression of the political agenda of this Valois ruler. The author looks at the poli- tical and religious significance of coronation ritual and examines the way in which a changed conception of the monarchy (one in which the electors, members of the church and secular estates are given unprecedented promi- nence) is reflected in an entirely new pictorial realism. "This is a thorough, readable and comprehensive study of value to anyone interested in French politics and art, as well as an invaluable elucidation of this important historical manuscript." (J. Collard in Parergon, 2002, p.219). Codice libro della libreria .001049 - Language : english text Size: 280 x 210 mm.