Asked by David

What is an illuminated manuscript?
a.
text that is supplemented with decorated initials with miniature illustrations
c.
manuscripts that were considered to be blessed by saints

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a is correct.

An illuminated manuscript is a handwritten book whose text is supplemented with decoration — decorated initials, borders, and miniature illustrations — often using gold or silver to "illuminate" the page. Option c is incorrect; illuminated does not mean blessed by saints.