What is the above image an example of ? describe its purpose and importance in history

The image is an example of an illuminated manuscript. The concept was to combine religious text (Christian and Islamic) and artistic detail, in order to emphasize the importance of the text. At one time, illuminated manuscripts were the only legalized, accepted form of art.

The term collage was coined by both  georges braque  and  pablo picasso  in the beginning of the 20th century when collage became a distinctive part of modern art.hope this sorry if there wasn't more of an explanation!

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