Museum of book illustrations

In the books next to the text, we see the artist's drawings, photographs or prints. Such images are called illustration. The word is derived from the Latin "illustratio" - lighting, visual image. Their purpose - to help understand what is said in the text, highlight its contents make clear, clear. The history of these pictures, illustrations leaves deep into centuries. In ancient Egypt, they were accompanied by written on papyrus spells and hymns. The history books of growing and artistic possibilities. Illustration is not just adding to the text, it is a work of art of its time. Image word - book illustrations - a genre of graphic arts, where the great masters of creating the world's masterpieces.