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Beginning Illumination : Learning the Ancient Art, Step by Step
Overview
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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780764350276
- ISBN-10: 0764350277
- Publisher: Schiffer Craft
- Publish Date: May 2016
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Page Count: 80
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