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

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the wealthy

the monks

the scholars

the illiterate

Answer 1

The portion of the fifteenth-century population that benefitted most from illuminated letters was the wealthy. Illuminated letters were often included in luxury manuscripts, which were typically commissioned by wealthy patrons who could afford such elaborate decorations.