Illuminated manuscript: References & Edit History

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Article title updated for style. Nov 08, 2026
Add new Web site: World History Encyclopedia - Illuminated Manuscripts. Apr 26, 2022
Add new Web site: National Gallery of Art - Illuminated Manuscripts - What Is an Illuminated Manuscript? Jul 15, 2021
Changed the statement "Europe had the longest and probably the most highly developed tradition of illuminating manuscripts" to "Europe had one of the longest and most cultivated traditions of illuminating manuscripts." Aug 21, 2019
Media added. Apr 13, 2018
Add new Web site: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Manuscript Illumination in Italy. Nov 27, 2014
Deleted photograph. Nov 08, 2011
Add new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Illuminated Manuscripts. Sep 21, 2011
Add new Web site: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Manuscript Illumination in Italy. Sep 21, 2011
Article revised and updated. Sep 06, 2007
Added new Web site: Kirby - The Making of a Manuscript. Jun 01, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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