The Ancient Art of Armenian Manuscript Illumination

1 . Decide which paragraph, (A) to (D), has the information given in each statement below. Select (E) if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.

1 .... - Armenian manuscript illumination was practiced exclusively in religious institutions. 2 .... - The production of illuminated manuscripts involved multiple stages and craftspeople. 3 .... - Armenian artists developed their illumination style independently of other cultural influences. 4 .... - The majority of surviving Armenian manuscripts are housed outside of Armenia. 5 .... - Gold was used to enhance the visual appeal of the manuscripts. 6 .... - Armenian manuscript illumination reached its artistic zenith in medieval times. 7 .... - The materials used for creating manuscripts were primarily sourced from animals. 8 .... - Armenian artists preferred realistic representation in their manuscript illustrations. 9 .... - The Matenadaran contains the world's most extensive collection of Armenian manuscripts.