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Students experienced the detailed-oriented work that comprised illuminated letters and manuscripts. A respected art-form of the 7th century, performed by a team of monks (the parchmenter, the scribe, the illuminator), under a vow of silence. A vow which the students found troubling! 😁 As students drafted and created their final copies of their illuminated letter, they learned the significance behind various symbols (i.e. unicorns), colours (i.e. blue) and materials (i.e. gold and silver, animal hide) used at the time. They learned how illuminated letters reflected the social inequities of the time period as the ability to read and write was a privilege which remained among the nobles and religious communities. As a class they discussed the significance and power of education as well as how such social inequity of the Early Middle Ages contributed to its name of "The Dark Ages". As students transitioned to the High Middle Ages, they quickly pointed out how the increase in accessibility to learning how to read contributed to the success of the time alongside many other factors.
Enjoy the beautiful artwork and the hilarious Medieval Titles they were given!
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