Lessons in the Art of Illumination. A Series of Examples Selected from Works in the British Museum, Lambeth Library, and South Kensington Museum. With Practical Instructions and an Art History Sketch, by Lofty, W.J. (William John) is a valuable source of knowledge on the traditional art of hand-illumination. painting and illumination. The book provides the reader with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with various examples of this sophisticated technique, taken from outstanding museum and library collections. Along with practical advice, the book also contains a concise history of the art of illumination, allowing for a better understanding and appreciation of this important branch of artistic creation.