The Gilded Page: The History and Technique of Manuscript Gilding

Whitley, an artist and researcher into the materials and techniques of medieval illumination, explores the history of manuscript gilding while also describing both the ancient and modern techniques for applying gold leaf to the page. She explains the tools, methods, and materials used in flat, raised, and patterned gilding for both manuscripts and paintings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR