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'''Illumination''' is either |
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:''For the act of supplying light to an area, see [[lighting]].'' |
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* [[lighting]] — supplying [[light]] to an area; or |
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'''Illumination''' is the [[art]] of decorating letters or pages with [[ink]] and [[embossing]] techniques. The art of illumination is most commonly known from medieval Christian texts, wherein the first letter of a text or section of text was enlarged, embellished, and framed with great artistry. Most illuminations from such texts are unique: the monks and scribes responsible for copying the text did so by hand. |
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* the [[art]] of decorating letters or pages with [[ink]] and [[embossing]] techniques. See [[illuminated manuscript]]. |
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== See also == |
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*[[Illuminated manuscript]] |
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[[Category:Artistic techniques]] |
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Revision as of 23:17, 18 May 2005
Illumination is either
- lighting — supplying light to an area; or
- the art of decorating letters or pages with ink and embossing techniques. See illuminated manuscript.
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