Author: W. J. Loftie
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: William John Loftie
Publisher:
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Category : Illumination of books and manuscripts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: William John Loftie
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 64

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Author: William John Loftie
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019873113
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Illuminated manuscripts are some of the most beautiful and intricate works of art in human history. In this book, you'll learn the techniques and history of this ancient art form from examples in the British Museum's collection. A must-have for art lovers and anyone interested in the history of bookmaking. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author: William John Loftie
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465543457
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112

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Author: William John Loftie
Publisher:
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Languages : en
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Author: D. Laurent de Lara
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66

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"Elementary Instruction in the Art of Illuminating and Missal Painting on Vellum: A Guide to Modern Illuminators" by D. Laurent de Lara is the culmination of nearly a decade of work and research. The book begins with a history of illumination paintings which were a cornerstone of Christian art. This artwork adorned books and was meticulously designed. Thanks to de Lara, historians were able to learn the real reasons behind this artistry.

Author: William John Loftie
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Category : Illumination of books and manuscripts
Languages : en
Pages : 58

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Author: William John LOFTIE
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Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Author: Claire Travers
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764350276
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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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.