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	* [[Wikipedia: Illuminated manuscript]]		* [[Wikipedia: Illuminated manuscript]]
	* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/~~topics~~/~~call~~.~~htm~~		* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=26 Atlantian A&S Links: Scribal Arts]
	[[category:books]]		[[category:books]]
	[[category:arts]]		[[category:arts]]

Cian: links

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	'''Illumination''' is the art of creating decorative text and illustrations. Nowadays, this is most often on [[paper]], but in medieval times parchment (vellum) was the preferred material. Parchment is essentially a rawhide product, tanned with lime, and lasts at least 1500 years in good conditions.		'''Illumination''' is the art of creating decorative text and illustrations. Nowadays, this is most often on [[paper]], but in [[medieval]] times [[parchment]] ([[vellum]]) was the preferred material. Parchment is essentially a rawhide product, tanned with [[lime]], and lasts at least 1500 years in good conditions.

	Strictly speaking, illumination refers to the use of metallic leaf, normally gold, as decoration, as the reflections from highly polished gold literally illuminate the page. However, the term is now used for any hand-done illustration.		Strictly speaking, illumination refers to the use of metallic leaf, normally [[gold]], as decoration, as the reflections from highly polished gold literally illuminate the page. However, the term is now used for any hand-done illustration.

	Pictures are called "miniatures," not because they are small (though this is generally true), but from the [[pigment]] <i>minium</i> (red lead) which was used extensively.		Pictures are called "miniatures," not because they are small (though this is generally true), but from the [[pigment]] <i>minium</i> ([[red]] [[lead]]) which was used extensively.

	Decorative letters are probably even more important than pictures in illumination. They may be as simple as ordinary capitals written in red, blue, or gold, or as complex as page-sized letters containing pictures and surrounded by intricate flourishes. One very typical style is a capital letter 4 or so		Decorative [[alphabet\|letters]] are probably even more important than pictures in illumination. They may be as simple as ordinary capitals written in [[red]], [[blue]], or gold, or as complex as page-sized letters containing pictures and surrounded by intricate flourishes. One very typical style is a capital letter 4 or so lines high, in red or blue with [[white]] tracery, set in a matrix of polished gold. The central spaces of the letter are filled with stylized [[ivy]] leaves, also almost always red and blue with white lines, also in the gold matrix.
	lines high, in red or blue with white tracery, set in a matrix of polished gold. The central spaces of the letter are filled with stylized ivy leaves, also almost always red and blue with white lines, also in the gold matrix.

	==Internal Links==

	''See also:''		''See also:''
			* [[Painting]]
	* [[Bookbinding]]		* [[Bookbinding]]
	* [[Scribe]]		* [[Scribe]]

Sarah Van Der Goes: added wiki

2007-06-27T14:36:13Z

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	Strictly speaking, illumination refers to the use of metallic leaf, normally gold, as decoration, as the reflections from highly polished gold literally illuminate the page. However, the term is now used for any hand-done illustration.		Strictly speaking, illumination refers to the use of metallic leaf, normally gold, as decoration, as the reflections from highly polished gold literally illuminate the page. However, the term is now used for any hand-done illustration.

	Pictures are called "miniatures," not because they are small (though this is generally true), but from the pigment <i>minium</i> (red lead) which was used extensively.		Pictures are called "miniatures," not because they are small (though this is generally true), but from the [[pigment]] <i>minium</i> (red lead) which was used extensively.

	Decorative letters are probably even more important than pictures in illumination. They may be as simple as ordinary capitals written in red, blue, or gold, or as complex as page-sized letters containing pictures and surrounded by intricate flourishes. One very typical style is a capital letter 4 or so		Decorative letters are probably even more important than pictures in illumination. They may be as simple as ordinary capitals written in red, blue, or gold, or as complex as page-sized letters containing pictures and surrounded by intricate flourishes. One very typical style is a capital letter 4 or so

User 144 at 11:21, 21 May 2006

2006-05-21T11:21:38Z

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	lines high, in red or blue with white tracery, set in a matrix of polished gold. The central spaces of the letter are filled with stylized ivy leaves, also almost always red and blue with white lines, also in the gold matrix.		lines high, in red or blue with white tracery, set in a matrix of polished gold. The central spaces of the letter are filled with stylized ivy leaves, also almost always red and blue with white lines, also in the gold matrix.

	--Internal Links==		==Internal Links==

	''See also:''		''See also:''
	* [[Bookbinding]]		* [[Bookbinding]]

User 144: categorising

2006-05-21T11:20:48Z

categorising

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	lines high, in red or blue with white tracery, set in a matrix of polished gold. The central spaces of the letter are filled with stylized ivy leaves, also almost always red and blue with white lines, also in the gold matrix.		lines high, in red or blue with white tracery, set in a matrix of polished gold. The central spaces of the letter are filled with stylized ivy leaves, also almost always red and blue with white lines, also in the gold matrix.

			--Internal Links==
	''See also:''		''See also:''
	* [[Bookbinding]]		* [[Bookbinding]]
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	* [[Wikipedia: Illuminated manuscript]]		* [[Wikipedia: Illuminated manuscript]]
	* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics/call.htm		* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics/call.htm
			[[category:books]]
			[[category:arts]]

Tiff: Reverted edit of 210.10.130.39, changed back to last version by Tobin

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [[Wikipedia:v		* [[Wikipedia: Illuminated manuscript]]
			* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics/call.htm

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2005-10-31T08:06:56Z

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [[Wikipedia: ~~Illuminated manuscript]]~~		* [[Wikipedia:v
	* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics/call.htm

Tobin at 03:56, 9 October 2005

2005-10-09T03:56:34Z

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			'''Illumination''' is the art of creating decorative text and illustrations. Nowadays, this is most often on [[paper]], but in medieval times parchment (vellum) was the preferred material. Parchment is essentially a rawhide product, tanned with lime, and lasts at least 1500 years in good conditions.
⚫	== External Links ==
⚫	* [[Wikipedia: Illuminated manuscript]]
⚫	* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics/call.htm

			Strictly speaking, illumination refers to the use of metallic leaf, normally gold, as decoration, as the reflections from highly polished gold literally illuminate the page. However, the term is now used for any hand-done illustration.

			Pictures are called "miniatures," not because they are small (though this is generally true), but from the pigment <i>minium</i> (red lead) which was used extensively.

			Decorative letters are probably even more important than pictures in illumination. They may be as simple as ordinary capitals written in red, blue, or gold, or as complex as page-sized letters containing pictures and surrounded by intricate flourishes. One very typical style is a capital letter 4 or so
			lines high, in red or blue with white tracery, set in a matrix of polished gold. The central spaces of the letter are filled with stylized ivy leaves, also almost always red and blue with white lines, also in the gold matrix.

			''See also:''

			* [[Bookbinding]]
			* [[Scribe]]

		⚫	== External Links ==

		⚫	* [[Wikipedia: Illuminated manuscript]]

		⚫	* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics/call.htm






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2005-10-08T20:25:16Z

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	* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics/call.htm		* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics/call.htm

Cuca48 at 19:37, 8 October 2005

2005-10-08T19:37:08Z

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	* [[Wikipedia: Illuminated manuscript]]		* [[Wikipedia: Illuminated manuscript]]
	* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics/call.htm		* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics/call.htm