The Vivian Bible of the mid-ninth century represents a shift away from the frenzied, agitated qualities of Carolingian manuscripts.

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The Vivian Bible is a prime example of Carolingian Renaissance artistry, characterized by its clear and legible minuscule script, not a shift away from Carolingian style but rather a culmination of it. The Carolingian manuscripts are known for their revival of classical Roman aesthetic principles, including clarity and order, rather than frenzied or agitated qualities.

The Vivian Bible of the Mid-Ninth Century Represents a Shift