Description
A short history of the art, including photos of some of the worlds great medieval masterpieces, gives you context, and then youre 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, youll 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
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Published: 05/28/2016
Pages: 80
Weight: 1.5lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780764350276
Language: English
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