illuminators

Things that brighten

Illuminators are people or things that illuminate—that provide light or clarity.

The word most often refers to medieval manuscript artists who decorated texts with ornate borders, miniature paintings, and gilded letters: The illuminators of the Book of Kells created some of history's most intricate artwork.

In technical contexts, an illuminator is a device that produces light for optical instruments, photography, or displays.

lighting

lamp

Electric light fixture

lanternEnclosed portable light
chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
sconceMounted light fixture

torch · candle · bulb · LED · headlamp · flashlight · floodlight · spotlight · beacon · streetlight

manuscript

calligrapher

Decorative handwriting artist

miniaturistOne who crafts diminutive works
gilderApplies gold to surfaces
scribeManual document copier

decorator · goldleaf · vellum · parchment · marginalia · scriptorium · codex · psalter · gospel · medieval

enlighteners

teacher

One who instructs others

mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
guideLeader or instruction book
sageWisdom keeper or seasoning

philosopher · educator · guru · scholar · thinker · visionary · prophet · oracle · revealer · awakener

illuminators

lamp

calligrapher

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