Learnings: The Art of Illumination

Creating a book was a team effort; many talented might take part in decorating a , or book, with stunning paints and . Some would paint letters in rich colours and gild them with golden leaves; others would fill the margins with beautiful patterns that framed and embellished the text. Sometimes there no words on the page at all, only colourful illustrations, as seen in this 8th-century manuscript.
Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age