Medieval Glossary
Illumination
Illuminations were colorful illustrations that scribes (especially monks) would add to manuscripts and books. These often appeared in the margins, and sometimes gold leaf was used.
Related term(s): Monk; Manuscript; Monastery; Scriptorium
Category: Western Christianity
Added: 07.31.04
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