Faith, Art, and Politics at Saint-Riquier: The Symbolic Vision of Angilbert

by Susan A. Rabe

Overview

This treatment of the monastic complex (also known as Centula) founded by Angilbert ca.790 includes chapters on Angilbert, Angilbert's symbolic understanding, theological issues of the 790s, and a proglomena. A fifth chapter addresses the program of Saint-Riquier: the physical arrangement of the monastery that featured three churches, the largest a basilica dedicated to S. Richarius, and the Holy Savior (known for its early westwork). The number three and trinitarian symbolism was ubiquitous throughout the complex, including the building proportions. The work summarizes what is known of the interior arrangement of the basilica and the other churches, their decoration, and liturgical processions and activities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780812232080
Publisher:	University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
Publication date:	01/29/1995
Series:	Anniversary Collection
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Susan A. Rabe is Professor of History at North Park University.

Editorial Reviews

"This well-organized, well-documented study of a major figure has a concentrated focus, and thus it will appeal primarily to specialists in early medieval and Carolingian history or in iconography. Students of the history of Augustiana will also profit from it."

-Church History

"This well-organized, well-documented study of a major figure has a concentrated focus, and thus it will appeal primarily to specialists in early medieval and Carolingian history or in iconography. Students of the history of Augustiana will also profit from it."--Church History

From the Publisher

A study of the life, thought, and work of Angilbert, appointed by Charlemagne in 789 as abbot of a royal monastery at the northern edge of the realm. Shows how the architecture of his new buildings and the teaching and songs of his liturgical program relate to the theological debates he engaged in, his life and writings, and the symbolic traditions of the time. Argues that he sought to articulate a unity of politics, aesthetics, and theology in the Carolingian age. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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