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Book Synopsis Arms and Armor in the Art Institute of Chicago by : Walter J. Karcheski
Download or read book Arms and Armor in the Art Institute of Chicago written by Walter J. Karcheski and published by Little Brown GBR. This book was released on 1995 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by arms and armor specialist Walter J. Karcheski, Jr., the text delves into a world where feudalism and the institution of knighthood prevailed and where arms and armor played a crucial role. Karcheski traces the development and craftsmanship of these magnificent suits and weapons throughout the centuries and discusses the armor developed for use in battle as well as that made specifically for tournaments, hunting, and pageantry. Additionally, he explores the craftsmen's guilds and the production and decoration of armor.
Book Synopsis Masterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection by : Tobias Capwell
Download or read book Masterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection written by Tobias Capwell and published by Paul Holberton Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With its selection of masterpieces of European arms and armour, this book provides both an overview of some of the treasures of the collection and a wonderful survey of European arms and armour. I hope it will whet the appetite of readers to want to move on to our new Complete Digital Catalogue of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection, with its more than 7000 stunning photographs and full texts of all the previous catalogues."--"Director's foreword", p. 7.
Book Synopsis European Weapons and Armour by : Ewart Oakeshott
Download or read book European Weapons and Armour written by Ewart Oakeshott and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of arms in Western Europe from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution. A treasury of information based on solid scholarship, anyone seeking a factual and vivid account of the story of arms from the Renaissance period to the Industrial Revolution will welcome this book. The author chooses as his starting-point the invasion of Italy by France in 1494, which sowed the dragon's teeth of all the successive European wars; the French invasion was to accelerate the trend towards new armaments and new methods of warfare. The authordescribes the development of the handgun and the pike, the use and style of staff-weapons, mace and axe and war-hammer, dagger and dirk and bayonet. He shows how armour attained its full Renaissance splendour and then suffered itssorry and inevitable decline, culminating in the Industrial Revolution, with its far-reaching effects on military armaments. Above all, he follows the long history of the sword, queen of weapons, to the late eighteenth century, when it finally ceased to form a part of a gentleman's every-day wear. Lavishly illustrated. EWART OAKESHOTT was one of the world's leading authorities on the arms and armour of medieval Europe. His other works on the subject include Records of the Medieval Sword and The Sword in the Age of Chivalry.
Author :Philadelphia Museum of Art Publisher :Highlights from the Philadelph ISBN 13 :9780876332924 Total Pages :0 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (329 download)
Book Synopsis Arms and Armor by : Philadelphia Museum of Art
Download or read book Arms and Armor written by Philadelphia Museum of Art and published by Highlights from the Philadelph. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the exceptional permanent collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this book looks at arms and armor as art--from warfare to war games, from hunting to the pursuit of glory The Philadelphia Museum of Art's holdings of arms and armor are among the finest of their kind in the world. Presenting nearly 100 masterpieces from the collection, this lavishly illustrated volume includes complete armors and armor elements, swords, firearms and crossbows, staff weapons, horse equipment, and related accessories. Drawn for the most part from the princely armories of Europe, these objects represent the epitome of the armorer's art, and many are published here in color for the first time. The engaging text by Dirk H. Breiding summarizes the latest scholarship and discusses how the museum's collection--the core of which consists of a 1977 bequest by the distinguished connoisseur and scholar Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch (1884-1976)--has evolved over the years. This volume reveals how arms and armor--uniting art, fashion, design, politics, and technology--can be seen as unique expressions of human creativity.
Download or read book The Connoisseur written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Select List of Very Choice, Rare, Curious, & Interesting Books, in Various Languages and Classes of Literature; ... from the Libraries of Hon. Horace Walpole, Edw. Skegg, ... and Other Recent Purchases: ... Now on Sale at the Very Low Prices Affixed by : William Strong
Download or read book A Select List of Very Choice, Rare, Curious, & Interesting Books, in Various Languages and Classes of Literature; ... from the Libraries of Hon. Horace Walpole, Edw. Skegg, ... and Other Recent Purchases: ... Now on Sale at the Very Low Prices Affixed written by William Strong and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Archaeology of Weapons by : R. Ewart Oakeshott
Download or read book The Archaeology of Weapons written by R. Ewart Oakeshott and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British arthority on medieval weapons surveys European arms and armor from the Bronze Age to the time of triumph of gunpowder.
Book Synopsis Scottish Arms and Armour by : Fergus Cannan
Download or read book Scottish Arms and Armour written by Fergus Cannan and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Scottish warrior has throughout history been armed with some of the most famous and instantly recognisable weapons and armour ever produced. From the majestic Highland two-handed sword and the diminutive sgian dhu that tucks into the sock of every Scotsman in formal dress to the distinctive leather shield or targe, these objects are redolent of great men and hard-fought battles – men such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Bonnie Prince Charlie and battles such as Stirling Bridge, Bannockburn, Flodden and Culloden. An important aspect of national heritage and folklore, Scottish weapons and armor are icons of valor and pride for millions worldwide. With a foreword by the 23rd Chief of the Clan Macnab, this pioneering study by Fergus Cannan examines the Scottish people at war and the armor and weaponry they have used on the battlefield from the Stone Age to the present day.
Book Synopsis Arms and Armor by : Carol Belanger Grafton
Download or read book Arms and Armor written by Carol Belanger Grafton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 750 detailed, high-quality illustrations from rare 19th-century sources: suits of armor, chain mail, swords, helmets, knives, crossbows and other implements, along with scenes of battle, soldiers, horses, artillery and more. Especially suitable for projects requiring a medieval or old-fashioned flavor, these illustrations will fill a myriad of needs for battle-related graphic art.
Download or read book Art of the Samurai written by 原田一敏 and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2009 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This extensively illustrated catalogue is published in conjunction with the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to the arts of the samurai, including the finest examples of swords - the spirit of the samurai - as well as sword mountings and fittings, armor and helmets, saddles, textiles, and paintings. The works in the catalogue, drawn from public and private collections in Japan, include 34 officially designated National Treasures and 64 Important Cultural Properties, the largest number ever to be shown together at one time. Dating from the 5th to the early 20th century, these majestic objects offer a complete picture of samurai culture and its unique blend of the martial and the refined." "Many of the greatest Japanese swordsmiths are represented in this volume, from early masters such as Yasuie (12th century) and Tomomitsu (14th century) to the Edo-period smiths Nagasone Kotetsu and Kiyomaro. The blades by these and other masters, cherished as much for their beauty as for their cutting efficiency, were equipped with elaborate hilts and scabbards prized for their exquisite craftsmanship and fine materials such as silk, rayskin, gold, lacquer, and certain alloys unique to Japan. Japanese armor is also fully surveyed, from the rarest iron armor of the Kofun period (5th century) to the inventive ceremonial helmets made toward the end of the age of the samurai." --Book Jacket.
Book Synopsis The Armour and Arms of Henry VIII by : Thom Richardson
Download or read book The Armour and Arms of Henry VIII written by Thom Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The history of England records no more charismatic figure than King Henry VIII. His reign reveals an intriguing amalgam of the old and the new, and during it his kingdom emerged as a power to be reckoned with. He was fascinated by weapons and armour, taking a personal interest in their design and manufacture. Henry's impact upon the Royal Armouries' collection is immense. The arms and armour made for him, his personal guard and his army still form the core of the collection. This book is part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armour, written by specialists in the field and packed with fascinating information and stunning photography."--woodslane.com.au.
Book Synopsis The Western Antiquary by : William Henry Kearley Wright
Download or read book The Western Antiquary written by William Henry Kearley Wright and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Spectator written by and published by . This book was released on 1838 with total page 1240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A weekly review of politics, literature, theology, and art.
Book Synopsis A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor by : George Cameron Stone
Download or read book A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor written by George Cameron Stone and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVIndispensable resource employs alphabetized, easy-to-use format. Arquebuses, flintlocks, and other antique guns appear here, along with German armor, Roman short swords, Turkish crossbows, much more. Over 4,500 individual photos and drawings, 875 detailed figures. /div
Download or read book Italy written by Karl Baedeker (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Italy: Northern Italy by : Karl Baedeker (Firm)
Download or read book Italy: Northern Italy written by Karl Baedeker (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Italy: Northern Italy, including Leghorn, Florence, Ravenna, and routes through Switzerland and Austria. With 30 maps, 40 plans, and a panorama. 13th remodelled ed. 1906 by : Karl Baedeker (Firm)
Download or read book Italy: Northern Italy, including Leghorn, Florence, Ravenna, and routes through Switzerland and Austria. With 30 maps, 40 plans, and a panorama. 13th remodelled ed. 1906 written by Karl Baedeker (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
