Guide to the Art of Illuminating and Missal Painting
Including an Introduction by George French| By: | George Ashdown Audsley; William Audsley |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781443777490 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781473351615 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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A treasure trove of inspiration and practical guidance, exploring the history, techniques, and symbolism of the ancient religious art of missal painting.
The tradition of illuminating missal paintings dates back as far as the thirteenth century. In this work, discover the secrets of the sacred calligraphic art and explore the history of gilding, brushwork, and grouping of colours. This comprehensive overview of the early practices and processes of illumination and missal painting is the perfect guide for artists and enthusiasts who wish to revive the forgotten craft.
The chapters featured in this volume include:
- The Art During the Middle Ages
- Materials Used in the Early Practice of the Art
- Manipulatory Processes
- Design