Cathedral Civic Ritual Med Florence

The service books of the Florentine Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore reflected the city's position of power and prestige. Largely unexplored by modern scholars, these manuscripts provided the texts and music necessary for the celebration of the liturgical services. Marica S. Tacconi examines comprehensively the sixty-five extant liturgical manuscripts produced between 1150 and 1526 for both Santa Maria del Fiore and its predecessor, the early cathedral of Santa Reparata. Her study provides new insights into late medieval and Renaissance Florentine ritual and culture, from liturgical, musical and artistic perspectives.

Author: Marica S. Tacconi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 378
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.98lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780521817042

About the Author
Tacconi, Marica S.: - Marica S. Tacconi is Associate Professor of Musicology at the Pennsylvania State University and Associate Director of its Institute for the Arts and Humanities.