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100 1 _aWyatt, M. Digby, Sir
_q(Matthew Digby),
_d1820-1877
245 1 4 _aThe History, Theory, and Practice of Illuminating :
_bCondensed from 'The Art of Illuminating' by the same illustrator and author
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-03-13
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The History, Theory, and Practice of Illuminating" by Sir M. Digby Wyatt is a historical manual written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the fascinating world of illumination—the art of decorating manuscripts with intricate designs and vibrant colors. It aims to provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the topic, catering to both those interested in the history of the art and aspiring practitioners of illumination. At the start of the book, Wyatt discusses the challenges of condensing a substantial topic into a manageable volume without losing clarity. He emphasizes the interplay between the historical significance of illumination and the technical skills required for its practice. The opening provides insights into the roots of illuminating art, tracing its origins from ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, through classical antiquity, and into the evolution of styles during the Middle Ages, detailing the materials and methods employed in creating these exquisite manuscripts. Through historical context, Wyatt sets the stage for a deeper exploration of illumination's aesthetic and practical aspects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIllumination of books and manuscripts
653 _aAlphabet
653 _aInitials
700 1 _aTymms, W. R.
_q(William Robert)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45129
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