A Handbook of the Art of Illumination: As Practiced During the Middle Ages is a book written by Henry Shaw and published in 1866. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of illumination, a technique used during the Middle Ages to decorate manuscripts and other written materials with intricate designs and illustrations. The book includes detailed instructions on how to create illuminations, including the use of gold leaf, pigments, and other materials. It also provides a history of the art form, including its origins in the Byzantine Empire and its spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of illuminated manuscripts, many of which are reproduced in full color. A Handbook of the Art of Illumination is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of bookmaking, art, and design.With A Description Of The Metals, Pigments, And Processes Employed By The Artists At Different Periods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.