The Art of Illumination
Author: Timothy Husband
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 390
ISBN-13: 1588392945
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The Book of Kells and the Art of Illumination
Author: National Gallery of Australia
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 90
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Book of Kells and the Art of Illumination brings together the Gospel of St. Mark from the 1200-year-old Irish masterpiece with a selection of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts which demonstrate the legacy of Kells throughout the centuries, both in terms of Gospel illustration and of the illuminated book. Not only does the Book of Kells testify to the vitality of Celtic art in the Early Middle Ages, but its fortunes also reflect the turbulent nature of the period in which it was created. This was an age in which the British Isles were ravaged by Viking raids, and monastic settlements, the cultural heart of the country, up-rooted. Yet, against these odds, the Book of Kells survived. In later times it suffered further disturbances, and in the middle of the 17th century, during Ireland's battles with Cromwell, it was transferred from the ruined parish of Kells to Trinity College, Dublin, where ever since it has had a secure and distinguished home.
Book Illumination in the Middle Ages
Author: Otto Pächt
Publisher:
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781872501765
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased on lectures given at the University of Vienna, this book examines all types of book decoration and illumination between late Antiquity and the Renaissance from the point of view of format and style. Pacht explains the basic vocabulary and concepts by which this art-form is to be understood, and offers insights into the philosophy, theology, technology and culture underlying its history. His subjects include pictorial decoration in the organic structure of the book; the initial; bible illustration; didactic miniatures; illustration of the apocalypse; illustration of the psalter; the conflict of surface and space. Now available in paperback.
Islamic Art of Illumination
Author: Sema Onat
Publisher:
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781935295822
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIslamic Art of Illumination presents an amazing mixture of classical Turkish illumination patterns and their contemporary interpretations. Sema Onat, a prominent illumination artist in Turkey, displays her incredible pieces of art, skillfully swirling her imagination together with classical Turkish Islamic patterns of illumination.
The Art of Illumination
Author: Patricia Carter
Publisher: Search Press
Published: 2009-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781844483853
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis compendium, the best work from Patricia Carter's three previous books on illumination, shows exquisite designs in watercolour and gouache to enhance calligraphy, texts and a host of other decorative items.
Beginning Illumination
Author: Claire Travers
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764350276
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
The Art of Eric Guillon
Author: Ben Croll
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2022-07-12
Total Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 1683836812
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDelve behind the scenes of artist Eric Guillon's artwork for Illumination Entertainment's popular films, including Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and the upcoming Minions 2. Illumination Entertainment has produced some of this century's most popular and successful animated films for children and families all over the world. Artist Eric Guillon helped design many of the most beloved and iconic characters from these films, such as Gru and the Minions from Despicable Me, the adorable animals from The Secret Life of Pets, and more. Explore behind the scenes of Eric Guillon's artwork with this comprehensive coffee-table book, which delves into Guillon's creative process and Illumination Entertainment's hit films. The Illumination Art of Eric Guillon features never-before-seen concept art, sketches, film stills, and other unique graphics, tracing the animation process from start to finish, and examines Guillon's many different roles, ranging from art director, character designer, and production designer to co-director.
Colour
Author: Stella Panayotova
Publisher: Harvey Miller
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781909400566
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This richly illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition that celebrates the bicentenary of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge with a display of its finest illuminated manuscripts. Of all the medieval and Renaissance arts - from sculptures, ivories, frescoes and stained glass to easel and wall paintings - it is manuscript illuminations, protected inside volumes, that best preserve the glowing colours and precious metals that would have dazzled their original spectators. The focus of this exciting and innovative exhibition is on COLOUR: it integrates scientific and art historical analyses of painting materials and techniques with studies on the manuscripts' historic contexts of production, including the relationships between artists and patrons. Identifications of the pigments' chemical composition and methods of application are considered alongside their aesthetic impact as well as the multiple dimensions and meanings of colour appreciated by medieval and Renaissance viewers. Over 150 manuscripts are displayed in the exhibition dating from the 8th to the 19th century and all are catalogued and fully illustrated here. The manuscripts are grouped in 14 thematic sections each of which is introduced by an essay that includes further relevant illustrations and presents the scientific and art historical analyses in a broader cultural context. The majority of the exhibits are from the Museum's collection and the main focus is on Western European illumination, but examples of Byzantine, Armenian, Persian and Sanskrit manuscripts are also included. In addition there are special loans from other Cambridge, British and European collections. The catalogue entries and introductory essays are written by a team of leading manuscript scholars, scientists and conservators who offer an integrated, cross-disciplinary approach and new insights into the art of illumination."--
Illumination
Author: Lee White
Publisher:
Published: 2017-06-15
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780692882351
DOWNLOAD EBOOK128 page hardcopy book containing Lee White's personal work and how it was created
Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art
Author: Michael Kerrigan
Publisher: Flame Tree Illustrated
Published: 2014-07-07
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781783612116
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft, and the most precious and expensive of such manuscripts were 'illuminated' through the use of brightly coloured pigments and gold embellishments. Beginning with a fresh and thoughtful introduction to illuminated manuscripts, Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works in this stunning artistic genre.
