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Illumination in the Middle East and India

For information on the art of illumination in the Middle East and in India see Persian art and architecture; Islamic art and architecture; Mughal art and architecture; Indian art and architecture.

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Introduction
Early Illumination
Illumination in Early Christendom
The Golden Age of Illumination
Illumination in the Middle East and India
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The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.

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