During the Middle Ages they understood that words accompanied by imagery are much more memorable. By making the margins of a book colorful and beautiful, illuminations help make the text unforgettable. It's unfortunate that we've lost the art of illumination.
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Nationality: American Type: Journalist Born: September 23, 1982 |
“I hated Sundays when I was growing up in Streatham, south London. Everything closed down and stopped.”
“That said, there are certainly still cooks out there who make fantastic historical cornbreads, though the old recipes have often been changed to include modern techniques and ingredients.”