Ornamentika knižných väzieb proveniencie spišských kartuziánov
Ornamentation of book bindings provenance of the Spiš Carthusians

Summary/Abstract: Within the framework of book culture, the Carthusian order is characterized by its scripting, illuminating and bookbinding production. We approach the third aspect in this study through the press with the provenance of monasteries in Skala útočišťa – Lapis refugii (Letanovce) and in Červený kláštor (Lechnica). The symbolism of the decoration used in the preserved print bindings points to their spirituality. We find floral motifs of stamps, especially rosettes, lilies or an interesting thistle motif. From zoomorphic motifs, we present the motif of a pelican, a lion and an eagle. The composition of one copy in the study reveals an atypical decoration design. Interesting numerical symbolism can be noticed in the bookbinding decoration. Research in the field of bookbinding enriches us from a historical and artistic point of view and completes the overall picture of our history.

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