The corpus of manuscripts and charters in visigothic and caroline writings in Spain

Abstract

Palaeography is essentially a visual discipline. It is difficult to explain the history of writing without a good collection of facsimiles of their characteristics and evolution. Therefore the interest of paleographers improving reproduction of images of these graphic examples. The collections of plates, facsimiles and photographies have succeeded each other until the development of the electronic publishing. But, given the fragility of the computer systems, the complete disappearance of the traditional publications in paper would not be desirable. In fact, it is not only necessary to facilitate the study of the characteristics and evolution of the script, but also to contribute to the conservation of this graphic monuments. This paper raises several questions about the cataloging method related to monuments copied in Visigothic and Caroline script from Spain, the author proposes several reflections regarding this matter, and at the same time presents other possible catalogues.