Illuminated letters sent a visual message that communicated the content of the text. Which portion of the fifteenth-century population benefitted most from illuminated letters?

Question

(1 p)
Responses

the wealthy
the wealthy

the monks
the monks

the scholars
the scholars

the illiterate

Answer 1

The portion of the fifteenth-century population that benefitted most from illuminated letters were the wealthy. Illuminated manuscripts were often commissioned by the wealthy elite and served not only as texts but also as status symbols, showcasing their wealth and taste.