Beginning illumination
Subtitle: learning the ancient art, step by step
By: Claire Travers ; translated from the French by Omicron Language Solutions, LLC
Contributors: Omicron Language Solutions, LLC
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9780764350276
Subjects: Medieval Illumination of books and manuscripts; Illumination of books and manuscripts; Handicraft
Work titles: Initiation enluminure
Description: "This photo-filled guide offers you all the information you need to begin the fascinating ancient art of illumination, and then to improve your skills. A short history of the art, including photos of some of the world's great medieval masterpieces, gives you context, and then you're introduced to the materials and basic techniques. First learn the proper ways of preparing your parchment, selecting pigments, gilding, and using color. Next, the five steps of illuminating are clearly taught in detail, step by step. By learning to create friezes, detailed human faces, flourishes, creatures such as dragons and elephants, and much more, you'll discover a skill that has crossed the centuries. Today, illumination can be used to add a special flair to diplomas, invitations, family trees, or a memorable event like a wedding, a birthday, or an anniversary."--provided by Amazon.com.
Notes: "Originally published as Initiation Enluminure by Fleures Éditions, Paris ©2006"--Title-page verso.