![]() ![]() ![]() During that time, skilled armorers developed ingenious solutions for protecting the body with armor that was effective and often amazingly ornate. How to Read European Armor presents a compelling overview of armor in Europe from the Middle Ages through the seventeenth century, the period when armor as an art form achieved its highest levels of stylistic beauty and functional perfection. In this richly illustrated volume, the beauty and complexity of the actual armor worn by European knights and soldiers comes brilliantly to the fore. Many of us have long been captivated by images of knights in shining armor evoking the age of chivalry and the ideals of Camelot. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |