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100 1 _aRedgrave, F. M.
_q(Frances Margaret)
245 1 0 _aEmblematic Illumination; or Forms, Colours and Emblems :
_bSuitable for Illuminating Texts of Holy Scripture in Large Style, in Oils or Water-colours.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-22
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Nicole Pasteur 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"Emblematic Illumination; or Forms, Colours and Emblems" by F. M. Redgrave is a practical guide on the art of illumination, likely written during the Victorian era. This book serves as a resource for amateurs interested in illuminating texts of Holy Scripture on a large scale, emphasizing emblematic design and the significance of colors used in such artworks. The content focuses on the technical aspects of the craft, offering instructions on materials, techniques, and the symbolic meanings associated with different forms, colors, and emblems." The book meticulously outlines the different materials required for illumination, from various types of paints to tools such as brushes and rulers, and also offers guidance on the mechanics of drawing and coloring. Redgrave emphasizes the importance of color symbolism in religious artwork, explaining how colors reflect spiritual meanings and should be used purposefully to enhance the overall message of the illuminated texts. The work also includes a variety of emblematic initial letters and symbols that can be incorporated into the illuminated works, providing examples and inspirations for the reader. Overall, this text aims to encourage reverence for the art of illumination and to offer practical advice to those wishing to create beautiful and meaningful religious decorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIllumination of books and manuscripts
653 _aInitials
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48553
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