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Categories of Illuminated Manuscripts

• Religious Works: Bibles, psalters, and prayer books, frequently richly adorned to highlight their sacred significance.
• Liturgical Manuscripts: Antiphonaries, missals, and other church-service books, often enhanced with detailed illustrations and musical notation.
• Bestiaries: Illustrated animal collections that commonly include moral teachings or symbolic interpretations.
• Historical and Literary Texts: Classical writings, histories, and narratives, including works associated with figures such as Virgil and Homer.
• Cookbooks and Travel Accounts: Recipe books and travel narratives that offer insight into the everyday life and culture of their era.