An accessibly written and superbly illustrated introduction to armor used for battle, tournament, and ceremony. This engaging book offers an introduction to and overview of armor in Europe from the Middle Ages through the 17th century, focusing in particular on the 16th century when plate armor reached its peak of stylistic beauty and functional perfection. Created by highly skilled armorers, often in cooperation with noted artists and commissioned by wealthy patrons, armor was worn for centuries on the battlefield, in festive tournaments, and for ceremonial events. Through informative disc How to Read European Armor - Donald J. La Rocca od authora Donald J. La Rocca a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus. cz.
| Autor |
Donald J. La Rocca |
| Jazyk |
anglický |
| Počet stran |
160 |
| Rok vydání |
2017 |
| Nakladatelství |
Metropolitan Museum of Art |
