DSST Art of the Western World Exam Prep

Answer - C - The Book of Hours was a popular Renaissance item that was essentially a book of prayers that were to be said at different times of the day and different days of the year.

Key Takeaway: The Book of Hours was a very popular devotional book that circulated in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It is the most common type of illuminated manuscript, often containing small collections of texts, psalms, and prayers, often with accompanying Christian artwork. The text usually corresponded to specific days and/or times in which they were meant to be read or recited.