Illuminated Manuscripts
First, in your own words, why were illuminated manuscripts such a big deal in the middle ages? Second, how are animated videos today like a computer-age version of a medieval illuminated manuscript? Third, do a Google Images search for “medieval illuminated manuscripts Christmas cards.” Observe that medieval manuscripts are a popular style of Christmas card decoration. Why do you think medieval illumination is so popular that it lives on in this way? What are the creators of the cards trying to accomplish by appropriating the medieval illuminated style?