The Uta Codex

“Cohen’s study proves to be exemplary in many ways. Not only does he provide convincing detailed analysis of texts and images, but he can also unearth important links to the cultural context and illuminate the purpose and function of this important codex. The publishing house is to be lauded for the excellent plates and figures which leave a clear impression of the outstanding accomplishment of all the artists involved in the production of this work.” —Dr. Albrecht Classen, Mediaevistik

“A tour de force, Cohen’s work should not be overlooked by anyone interested in art history or women in the monastic culture and intellectual life of the eleventh century.” —John W. Bernhardt, Early Medieval Europe

“This is an enjoyable and important book which never fails to be both serious and sympathetic. Nobody who studies Regensburg and its manuscripts, or Ottonian Art more generally, in the future will be able to bypass it.” —Henry Mayr-Harting, Catholic Historical Review

“Those quibbles aside, Adam Cohen has written an impressive and important book that will significantly affect our understanding of Regensburg illumination specifically and Ottonian art in general. It represents a vital contribution to the study of liturgical manuscript illustration in the Middle Ages and is all the more valuable by virtue of its appearance in English.” —Karen Blough, Medieval Academy