Beginning Illumination: Learning the Ancient Art, Step by Step (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764350276)

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.

Author: Claire Travers
ISBN-10: 0764350277
ISBN-13: 9780764350276
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2016
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.90w x 0.60d