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Secret paintings hidden in books: Magical and intricate 19th century art that appears by fanning the pages

Posted by Krishna Kalki on September 4, 2013 at 9:08pm in Art, Poetry and Expression
'Disappearing fore-edge paintings' can only be seen when pages are fannedThe skilled practice dates back centuries and is done by specialist paintersLibrarian at University of Iowa posts pictures online showing the paintingsColleen Theisen says the beautiful pictures are 'a secret to everybody'At first glance, the 200-year-old books are handsomely bound, with the edges of their pages painted in gilt.Look more closely, however, and you will see a beautiful and intricate painting hidden on the edges of the pages.Known as 'fore-edge paintings' (the fore-edge is the opposite of the spine), their existence at all has lain a secret to many since the practice began centuries ago.Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2411153/Secret-Fore-Edge-Paintings-Revealed-Early-19th-Century-Books-University-Iowa.html#ixzz2dxLccVwo
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  • 1 darkstar September 4, 2013 at 10:51pm

    Absolutely amazing Krishna! Thanks for the info!

  • Krishna Kalki September 4, 2013 at 9:10pm
    Try it on an old ancient book if you have any and see if it displays a painting
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