Binding: Hardcover
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. 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.
Title: Beginning Illumination Learning The Ancient Art Step By Step
Author(s): Travers Claire
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Barcode: 9780764350276
Pages: 80 Pages, 227 Color Photos
Publication Date: 5/28/2016
Category: “Painting & Art Manuals” For Hobbyist And “How-To” Manuals)