Project Gutenberg 2014-11-23 Public domain in the USA. 144 Laurent de Lara, D. (David) De Lara, D. Laurent (David Laurent) Lara, D. Laurent de (David Laurent) Lara, David Laurent de Elementary Instruction in the Art of Illuminating and Missal Painting on Vellum A Guide to Modern Illuminators Produced by Chris Curnow, Pasteur Nicole and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Elementary Instruction in the Art of Illuminating and Missal Painting on Vellum" by D. Laurent de Lara is a practical guide on the techniques of illuminating and missal painting, likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an instructional manual for aspiring artists looking to revive the noble art of illumination, which flourished during the medieval period but waned with the advent of the printing press. It covers essential techniques, color theory, and the preparation of materials necessary for successfully practicing this delicate art form. At the start of the book, the author establishes the context of the illumination art form, discussing its historical significance and decline due to modern printing technologies. The early sections outline practical tips for beginners, emphasizing the importance of technique and practice. De Lara expresses a commitment to clarity and accessibility, aiming to break down complex concepts and draw learners into the beauty of illumination by providing straightforward instructions. He also offers insights into the materials, such as colors and papers, while stressing careful attention to details and designs to cultivate skill and appreciation in the art of illumination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Illumination of books and manuscripts Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Technique Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Study and teaching ND Z Text Category: Art Category: How To ... 210952 2025-07-19T06:42:02.174153 text/html 189356 2024-10-24T12:31:13 text/html 2112561 2025-07-19T06:42:07.422060 application/epub+zip 2113483 2025-07-19T06:42:03.396091 application/epub+zip 136174 2025-07-19T06:42:02.766107 application/epub+zip 2210188 2025-07-19T06:42:10.392080 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1936373 2025-07-19T06:42:06.816053 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196238 2022-09-21T14:24:09.048357 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157281 2025-07-19T06:42:01.403101 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 137253 2024-10-24T12:31:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17422 2025-07-19T06:42:10.524042 application/rdf+xml 17329 2025-07-19T06:42:02.871075 image/jpeg 2861 2025-07-19T06:42:02.818088 image/jpeg 2164164 2025-07-19T06:42:02.321098 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