Project Gutenberg 2014-03-13 Public domain in the USA. 349 Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir 1820 1877 Wyatt, Matthew Digby, Sir Tymms, W. R. (William Robert) Tymms, William Robert The History, Theory, and Practice of Illuminating Condensed from 'The Art of Illuminating' by the same illustrator and author Produced 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) "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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45129/45129-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Illumination of books and manuscripts Alphabet Initials ND Text Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Art Category: How To ... 425727 2025-07-18T09:25:26.647525 text/html 403810 2024-10-24T03:53:27 text/html 8794885 2025-07-18T09:25:37.471424 application/epub+zip 8792229 2025-07-18T09:25:28.769488 application/epub+zip 336507 2025-07-18T09:25:27.366466 application/epub+zip 15252419 2025-07-18T09:25:43.830439 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 15227057 2025-07-18T09:25:35.534436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1005952 2022-09-20T15:25:42.700182 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358454 2025-07-18T09:25:25.545482 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 338495 2024-10-24T03:53:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18018 2025-07-18T09:25:43.993385 application/rdf+xml 18616 2025-07-18T09:25:27.607469 image/jpeg 2326 2025-07-18T09:25:27.482469 image/jpeg 9529958 2025-07-18T09:25:26.796521 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia