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Illumination

Many medieval and Renaissance manuscripts were adorned with decorated initials, borders, and miniature illustrations. The opaque watercolor paints used for this produced glowing colors, called "illumination".

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Celtic Stained Glass Coloring Kit

Color Your Own Book of Kells
Marty Noble

Full-Color Illuminated Initials
CD-ROM & Book

The Hastings Hours
Backhouse, Janet

Pocket Address Book with Illumination Cover

Trades and Crafts in Medieval Manuscripts
Patricia Basing
The illustrations for this work are taken from a variety of medieval illuminations.