CONSIDERATIONS ON THE FOUNDATIONS AND EVOLUTION OF CODICOLOGY
CONSIDERATIONS ON THE FOUNDATIONS AND EVOLUTION OF CODICOLOGY
Author(s): Ştefan Lifa, Alexandru FodorSubject(s): History, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Cultural history, History of Philosophy, Diplomatic history, History of ideas, Political history, Social history, Middle Ages
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: codicology; miniature; manuscript; dypticha; folio format;
Summary/Abstract: The article aims to provide a systematic and concise presentation of the main issues related to codicology as an auxiliary science of history. Greater attention is paid to the evolution of codicology as an independent science. Unlike many other auxiliary disciplines, in the case of codicology, uncertainties regarding the definition of its object of study have persisted for a long time. There are two diametrically opposed trends in this regard. One, prevalent until the beginning of the 20th century, included codicology in the field of study of paleography. The interdisciplinary approach that has gained more and more ground in recent decades has made this trend return with force towards the end of the 20th century. The other, in tune with the tendency towards specialization of positivist historiography, has drawn clear demarcations between codicology and paleography, representing the dominant paradigm for most of the last century.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 40
- Page Range: 1103-1113
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Romanian
