Beginning Illumination : Learning the Ancient Art, Step by Step
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0764350277
ISBN-13
9780764350276
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture
IN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 28th, 2016
Print length
80 Pages
Weight
672 grams
Dimensions
23.00 x 28.80 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification:
Painting & art manuals
Ksh 4,150.00
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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.
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.
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