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Illuminated letters are calligraphic letters which are embellished.
During the Middle Ages, illuminators made manuscripts, or hand written documents, more ornate with decorative borders and illustrations. Red, blue and gold were the main colors used. The height of illuminated letters in manuscripts occurred during the early Middle Ages, from the seventh to the twelfth century. The Book of Kells housed at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland is a manuscript full of illuminated letters. This lesson is a link into Medieval times and an opportunity for you as an artist to design a decorative letter.