The Coronation Book of Charles V of France, a de luxe manuscript
made in 1365 is of considerable historical and art-historical
importance. Its text des- cribes step by step te coronation
ceremony of Charles V and Jeanne of Bour- bon, and its cycle of 38
miniatures illustrates in the greatest details the kingmaking and
queenmaking ritual which was seen to constitute an expression of
the political agenda of this Valois ruler. The author looks at the
poli- tical and religious significance of coronation ritual and
examines the way in which a changed conception of the monarchy (one
in which the electors, members of the church and secular estates
are given unprecedented promi- nence) is reflected in an entirely
new pictorial realism. The author examines the political and
religious significance of coronation ritual in the Middle Ages and
explores the way in which a changed conception of the monarchy is
reflected in a new pictorial realism, by means of the Coronation
Book of Charles V of France. "This is a thorough, readable and
comprehensive study of value to anyone interested in French
politics and art, as well as an invaluable elucidation of this
important historical manuscript." (J. Collard in Parergon, 2002,
p.219)
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