A Manual Of Illumination On Paper And Vellum (1860) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164537441 : 116453744X : 10 Sep 2010 : A Manual of Illumination on Paper and Vellum is a comprehensive guide to the art of illumination, written by John William Bradley in 1860. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of illumination, the materials and tools required for the craft, and the techniques used to create illuminated manuscripts.The book includes detailed instructions on how to prepare and use pigments, how to design and lay out a page, and how to apply gold leaf and other decorative elements. It also provides examples of different styles of illumination, including Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque.In addition to the practical aspects of illumination, the book also explores the symbolism and meaning behind illuminated manuscripts, and the role they played in medieval society. Bradley draws on his extensive knowledge of art history and his own experience as an illuminator to p