A Primer of the Art of Illumination for the Use of Beginners With a rudimentary treatise on the art, practical directions for its exercise, and examples taken from illuminated mss.

"A Primer of the Art of Illumination for the Use of Beginners" by F. Delamotte is a how-to book from the 1800's designed as a starting point into the world of manuscript decoration. This book is designed to help new artists learn about the history of manuscript illumination, how the art changed through the ages, and its basic features. The book breaks down the art by going over what tools to use, which colors work best, and how to create different effects. Aspiring artists can use this as a guide as it even includes examples of fancy manuscripts and exercises for beginners.