Les Très Riches Heures The Calendar allegory of the book of hours Albrecht Ploum

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The Astrological Foundation for the Compositions of the Calendar Miniatures by the Limbourg Brothers in the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (1340-1416).

Abstract: This study is an effort to understand the astrological iconography of the calendar- miniatures of the late medieval book of hours, the “Très Riches Heures” in the light of the beauty of multi-layer medieval allegories. It is inspired by the iconological and astrological analysis of the Schifanoia frescoes (IT) by art historian Aby Warburg (1866-1929).

From chapter 1 art lovers with some prior knowledge of astronomy and astrology (divination) will certainly come to an understanding of the great hidden allegory more quickly. For those interested without this prior knowledge, some explanation is given in the text about astronomical concepts and astrological views.

For the introduction to the essay “Ode to the Très Riches Heures” click here.
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