The Art of Illumination [Paperback]

Patricia Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1995

This compendium, the best work from Patricia Carter's three previous books on illumination, shows exquisite designs in watercolour and gouache to enhance calligraphy, texts and a host of other decorative items.

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About the Author

Patricia Carter is the bestselling author of three Search Press titles, all of which are on the subject of illumination. She is, however, first and foremost a miniaturist, and her interest in that lead her to the discovery and revival of silver point, which she has gone on to develop in her own inimitable style.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Search Press (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0855327839
• ISBN-13: 978-0855327835
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,787,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Illuminations

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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME! One of the best books I ever bought!, April 8, 2002

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SkiBum (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Illumination (Paperback)

Although [the price] seems hefty for a paperback book, you won't think that after seeing it. It is filled with color photos and helpful diagrams of the incredibly beautiful, complete with step-by-step directions to almost ensure success. Best of all, it is helpful for many other arts as well, since the information about coloring, centering, decorating letters, composing a monogram, etc. can be applied just as well to numerous other arts. I really love this book; it is unbelievably gorgeous and inspiring, with such great directions that even I should be able to do this successfully. Even if you're not a calligrapher, this will greatly help you should you decide to give it a try -- and will also help even if you use computer fonts, just want to frame and display treasured quotes or invitations, etc. I have nothing to do with the author, publisher, or anyone involved with this book ... I just took a chance and ordered it, and am thrilled beyond words with it. HIGHEST possible recommendation.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for something different?, January 22, 2009

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This review is from: The Art of Illumination (Paperback)

I don't know how to do calligraphy and I don't think you need to with this book. This book spends a lot of time on the illumination of the the letters and the borders. I do a lot of drawing and always wanted something a little different to use in my backgrounds and/or titles and this book really gave me a great place to find ideas and inspiration. If you do calligraphy, this is a great and I think must have book. If you don't you can still get a great deal out of it and think it really belongs in any artists library.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, July 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Art of Illumination (Paperback)

I love this book! It has tips for layout, as well as step by step instructions for building an illustrated letter. I also like how it shows several different styles of illumination.