Origin of the seven liberal arts and their singular depiction in De nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii.
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| Year of publication | 2010 |
| Type | Requested lectures |
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| Description | The cycle of the seven liberal arts represents one of the most important fields of ancient heritage. Whereas Christian scholars could not come to terms with many spiritual fruits of their pagan predecessors, septem artes liberales soon became accepted as a branch of the new world concept. In order to be included in the broader educational system, the position of the liberal arts first had to change from elite philosophical propaedeutics into a solid fundament, comprehensible for everyone. This development was encouraged by several men of letters, including Varro, Augustin, or Cassiodorus. The most important figure in this respect was, however, Martianus Capella, in whose work De nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii, the arts are presented as a true cornerstone of education in an unusually innovative way. |
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