Historiated- adj.- Adorned with the figures of humans or animals, often with foliage, and often for narrative purposes. Used especially of initial letters in manuscripts and of the capitals of columns.

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Details of the Tara Brooch, 8th c. Hiberno-Saxon. Images taken from ARTstor. Click through the photo for a larger image.

Details of the Tara Brooch, 8th c. Hiberno-Saxon. Images taken from ARTstor. Click through the photo for a larger image.

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    I’m missing my Anglo-Saxon Art History course a bit. Hiberno-Celtic design is just completely unsurpassed as a...
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    shut up thesis just kidding you’re beautiful
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    Hiberno-Saxon artifact...8th century. It was popular during