Hybridity and Transition: Exploring Carolingian-Romanesque Bookbinding Practices
Speaker(s): Alberto Campagnolo
Related events: Bookbindings Academy 2025 – Day 1
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Collection: Bookbindings Academy
Recorded: January 17, 2025
Abstract:
This presentation investigates the hybridity and transitional techniques evident in Carolingian-Romanesque bookbindings, with a particular focus on manuscripts from the medieval collections of Cambrai Cathedral and comparative examples from other repositories. By examining the blend of Carolingian and Romanesque elements, the study highlights the fluidity of bookbinding traditions during the 8th to 12th centuries. The analysis examines how technical innovations and socio-cultural dynamics shaped book production across Europe, enriching our understanding of medieval manuscripts.
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