The symbolism within the medieval illuminations, as explained by the accompanying texts, reveal allusions to medieval literature, art, science, law and philosophy.
Thus framed with their jewel-bright colors, they are like Indian miniatures or medieval illuminations.
Her lithographs, mostly text, are carried out in the highly decorated style of medieval illuminations.
Is this the best book yet written on medieval illumination?
Less frequently, medieval illuminations also show cranes mounted on the outside of walls with the stand of the machine secured to putlogs.
He created a method of painting in watercolours, using thick pigments mixed with gum to give rich effects similar to medieval illuminations.
It is clear from this show that not only has he read widely in epic literature, but his water colors can have the quality of medieval illuminations.
Evelyn Paul (1883 - 1963) was an artist best known for her book illustrations, including those replicating the style of medieval illuminations.
Kenyon Cox, for example, believes that his methods grew more primitive, reducing painting "almost to the condition of medieval illumination".
The exquisite illustrations are in the style of medieval illuminations.