The difference between a manuscript and an illuminated manuscript.

April 16, 2008

So what is the difference between a manuscript and an illuminated manuscript? Can you guess?

In case you are wondering a manuscript abbreviated “MS” is considered to be a document that is handwritten. 

Manuscript

There are usually basic formats for writing manuscripts but it is still considered to be very technical. *Traditionally manuscripts were made without spacing in between words which could make it hard for the untrained eye.

The term Illuminated Manuscript refers to the decorations that are present on the documented pages. You will usually see them on the sides and at the beginning of the page. *But if you realy want to get technical illuminated is actually referring to the decorations that contain either gold or silver.
Illuminated Manuscript

Sadly though, the art form of handwriting documents is being taken over by modern technological use and all of the intricate meanings are slowing blurring together. I think it is largely because of the times we live in and because we like to abbreviate and simplify EVERYTHING!! But honestly..some things were not meant to be simplified.

 So there is my 2 cents for the day (thanks in part to *wikipedia)  

Who’s up for rekindling lost art forms..ME ME!!   :)

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5 Responses to “The difference between a manuscript and an illuminated manuscript.”

  1. Deabusamor Says:
    April 16, 2008 at 5:28 am

    Me too! I remember finding a book of illustrated manuscript pages at a library when I very young and finding each handwritten letter a work of art in itself.

  2. AlwaysAmy Says:
    April 16, 2008 at 8:15 am

    I’m adding a link to your blog to mine because I found you in a link exchange post in the Etsy forums. :) Link me back & let me know if you have time! Happy blogging1

    Always,
    Amy

  3. Austin Williams Says:
    April 16, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    If my handwriting were remotely legible…

  4. hareanddrum Says:
    April 21, 2008 at 3:05 am

    Many Americans these days have a hard time reading even simple cursive. Being European, I found that the handwriting of my new countrymen is largely devoid of character. Sad.

  5. shalottlilly Says:
    April 22, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    I love the colors and the ornimintation the used in Illuminated manuscripts….so rich…absolutly beautiful

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