Question

What does illuminated manuscript mean?

Answer 1

Answer: Illuminated manuscripts are hand-written books with painted decoration that generally includes precious metals such as gold or silver. The pages were made from animal skin, commonly calf, sheep, or goat. Illuminated manuscripts were produced between 1100 and 1600, with monasteries as their earliest creators.

Answer 2

An illuminated manuscript is a formally prepared document where the text is often supplemented with flourishes such as borders and miniature illustrations.