The Abbey of St. Gall as a Centre of Literature and Art [Paperback]

Originally published in 1926, this book analyses the role of the Abbey of St Gall in the development of German arts in the Middle Ages.Originally published in 1926, this book analyses the role of the Abbey of St Gall in the development of German arts in the Middle Ages. Clark examines the various influences on the abbey from other European traditions and the importance of its manuscript collection for medieval learning.Originally published in 1926, this book analyses the role of the Abbey of St Gall in the development of German arts in the Middle Ages. Clark examines the various influences on the abbey from other European traditions and the importance of its manuscript collection for medieval learning.Originally published in 1926, this book analyses the role of the Abbey of St Gall in the development of German arts in the Middle Ages. Clark examines the various influences on the abbey from other European traditions and the importance of its manuscript collection for medieval learning. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in medieval Europe and the role of the Church in the transmission of learning.1. Historical introduction; 2. The Irish influence; 3. The Anglo-Saxon influence; 4. The plan of the Abbey; 5. The school of St Gall; 6. Art; 7. Music; 8. The drama; 9. Literature, excluding the drama; 10. St Gall in romance; 11. The Abbey library and its manuscripts; 12. General estimate; Appendix A. The nationality of Tuotilo; Appendix B. A list of the insular manuscripts in the St Gall Abbey library; Appendix C. St Gall manuscripts in other libraries; Bibliography; Index.