Saepius legentes ac sedulo conspicientes: Reading the image, contemplating the text in Hrabanus Maurus' Carmina Figurata

De Laudibus Sanctae Crucis (DLSC) by Hrabanus Maurus is a seminal work in the medieval Christian literature that explores the Cross as the central structure of the universe through a unique amalgamation of poetry, prose, and visual art. The work employs a multi-layered narrative that enriches the re...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Sánchez Prieto, Ana Belén
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
Repositorio:Docta Complutense
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:docta.ucm.es:20.500.14352/131041
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/131041
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Renacimiento carolingio
Rabano Mauro
Iconografía
Carmina figurata
Historia medieval
Cristianismo
5504 Historia Por Épocas
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Sumario:De Laudibus Sanctae Crucis (DLSC) by Hrabanus Maurus is a seminal work in the medieval Christian literature that explores the Cross as the central structure of the universe through a unique amalgamation of poetry, prose, and visual art. The work employs a multi-layered narrative that enriches the reader’s understanding, encouraging a meditative interaction with the text that emphasizes the contemplative over the recitative. This paper analyzes Hrabanus’s intricate use of verbal and visual elements to guide his readers into a profound meditation on the universal significance of the Cross.