Compare and contrast different styles of illuminated manuscripts. what are the three types of illuminated manuscripts? what are the major differences between the styles of the carolingian manuscripts, the ebbo gospels, and the ottonian gospels? what are the similarities?

#1) What are the three types of illuminated manuscripts?

First we should know that an illuminated manuscript is a text that is supplemented with decorated initials with miniature illustrations. The three types are Carpet, Ornamental Initial, Illustrated author's pages.

#2) What are the major differences between the styles of the Carolingian manuscripts, the Ebbo gospels, and the Ottonian gospels?

The major differences were the symbols that were incorporated. Also the figures and the features presented in these. For example the Ottonian manuscripts showed tremendous intellect.

#3) What are the similarities?

most of their illustrations had something to do with evangelist theme.

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