Discussion Eight: Illuminated manuscripts During the Carolingian period, the illuminated book was the major art form. note the expensive items that go into the manuscripts. Why would a society be willing to spend so much time and money on the making of these books? http://www.essential-humanities.net/world-art/islamic/ https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/medieval-world/carolingian1/a/carolingian-art-an-introduction https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/medieval-world/carolingian1/v/charlemagne-and-the-carolingian-revival
