Guide to the Art of Illuminating and Missal Painting: Including an Introduction by George French

by William Audsley, George Ashdown Audsley, W b. 1833 Audsley

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1443777498
• ISBN13: 9781443777490
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Old Hand Books
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"