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#110696. Asked by serpa. (Nov 13 09 12:55 AM)
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Theophilus Presbyter wrote about the techniques used in applied arts in the high Middle Ages. His book Schedula is divided into three areas each talking about a different artform.
The first area talks about the production and use of painting and drawing materials especially for illumination of text and writing on walls.
The second area talks about the production of stained glass and techniques of oil painting.
The third area talks about various techniques of goldsmithing. It also contains an introduction into the building of organs.
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