Lessons in the Art of Illuminating, Examples From the British Museum

Illuminated manuscripts are some of the most beautiful and intricate works of art in human history. In this book, you'll learn the techniques and history of this ancient art form from examples in the British Museum's collection. A must-have for art lovers and anyone interested in the history of bookmaking.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.