Beginning Illumination: Learning the Ancient Art, Step by Step - Hardcover
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Beginning Illumination: Learning the Ancient Art, Step by Step - Hardcover
$24.99
by Claire Travers (Author)
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 Biography
Claire Travers has been a craftsperson in illumination since 2001. Fascinated by medieval techniques and following ancient recipes of Theophilus, Dimier, and Cennino Cennini, she composes with a focus on accuracy and honesty. Travers exhibits her work and offers courses.
Number of Pages: 80
Dimensions: 0.6 x 11.2 x 8.9 IN
Publication Date: May 28, 2016
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