Illuminated manuscripts were primarily used for religious texts, such as the Bible, Psalms, or prayer books. They were also used for royal or important legal documents and manuscripts of important literature.
communicate Christian teachings
Illuminated manuscripts are brilliantly colored, hand-written books with illustrations.
Illuminated manuscripts refer to when text is accompanied by some form of decorations. This can be a border, initials or pictures.
bifanio
a scribe
Early use of bright colors and illuminated manuscripts (apex)
Illuminated manuscripts are special as opposed to ordinary manuscripts because they are adorned with silver and gold trim which reflects the light and illuminates the pages. The material is not necessary actually silver and gold, however.
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Miniatures
Illuminated manuscripts were written on vellum, a paper-like material made from the skin of calves, sheep, or goats.
Illuminated manuscripts .