Making Manuscripts

An illuminated manuscript is a book written and decorated completely by hand. Illuminated manuscripts were among the most precious objects produced in the Middle Ages and the early Renaissance, primarily in monasteries and courts. Society's rulers--emperors, kings, dukes, cardinals, and bishops--commissioned the most splendid manuscripts.

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[clpfox]

thats really awesome i didn't think they could erase mistakes back then but all it took was scratching it off

[ThePaganSun]

WOW! Absoluutely fascinating and admirable! How wonderful to see so many forms of art and crafts come together: animal husbandry, calligraphy, visual arts, binding, etc.! And how wonderful that some amazing people are able to recreate the process so accurately! Bravo!

[CatherineSTodd]

These were the happiest and most peaceful days of my life. So nice to see them again! Gracias, Grace be with you.

[priyankashankar]

Intresting Vedio..in India instead of leather they were using Palm Leaf

[barryclewlow]

Very interesting very informative, thanks

[mediaology]

Thank you for posting this video! I always wondered how these were created.

[karenconda]

Getty, take my subscription. This is just beautiful!

[AriSaint]

Que bonitos trabajos, dan ganas de dedicarse a este noble oficio.

[joannaskor]

Wow!  Amazing video!  I really enjoyed watching the whole process.

[artemisdegenovarodriguez]

Very helpful for a presentation I'm going to give!!!

[Schodboyblves]

what kind of paint did they use? tempera?