Astronomical knowledge transmission through illustrated Aratea manuscripts. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Marion Dolan.
• Authors: Dolan, Marion
• Contents: Chapter 1: Background and Objectives.- Chapter 2: Possible Classical Models for Aratea Illustrations.- Chapter 3: Astronomical Knowledge Transmission Through Illustrated Aratea Manuscript.- Chapter 4: The Transmission of Astronomy and Astrology in the Medieval Islamic World.- Chapter 5: Introduction of Arabic Astronomy and Illustrative Traditions to the Latin West.- Chapter 6: Astronomical Symbolism in the Carolingian Period.- Chapter 7: Ninth-Century Aratea Manuscripts.- Chapter 8: Analysis and Conclusions.- Appendices.- Bibliography.- Index.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (464 pages)
• Subjects: 881.01; Physics; Manuscripts, Medieval; Astronomy, Greek, in literature; Science -- History; Literary Criticism -- Medieval; Science -- Physics; History of science; Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; History; Literature, Medieval; Science -- Astronomy; Astronomy, space & time
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319567846
• Related ISBNs: 9783319567839
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.