Beginning Illumination: Learning the Ancient Art, Step by Step

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.

Author: Claire Travers
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Published: 05/28/2016
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780764350276
ISBN10: 0764350277
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Painting
- Crafts & Hobbies | Book Printing & Binding

About the Author
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.