Illuminated letters send a visual message that communicated the content of the text. Which portion of the fifteenth-century population benefited most from illuminated letters?
1. the wealthy
2 the monks
3. the scholars
4. the illiterate
1. the wealthy
Considering that illuminated letters were highly intricate and visually appealing, the portion of the fifteenth-century population that benefited most from them would be:
1. The wealthy.
The wealthy individuals during the fifteenth century often commissioned and owned illuminated manuscripts as a status symbol and a form of luxury. These manuscripts contained elaborate illuminated letters that added prestige and beauty to the text, making them especially desirable for the affluent.