How to Read European Armor - The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read

"This 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"--Amazon.com.

A propos de l'auteur

Donald J. LaRocca is curator in the Department of Arms and Armor at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Résumé

An accessibly written and superbly illustrated introduction to armor used for battle, tournament, and ceremony

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Donald LaRocca
• Edition: University Presses
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 30.09.2017
• EAN: 9781588396297
• ISBN: 978-1-58839-629-7
• Pages: 160
• Dimensions: 207 mm x 267 mm x 14 mm
• Poids: 732 g
• Illustrations: 230 color illus.
• Thèmes: Metropolitan Museum of Art - H; The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read; The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read; Metropolitan Museum of Art Series; Metropolitan Museum of Art (MAA) (YUP)
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Antiquités; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sciences politiques > Théories de l'Etat et administration politique