Description
The Royal Armouries' stunning collection of arms and armour provides a unique historical perspective on visual and material culture from across the world. Both intricate and elaborate, these items are a magnificent testament to fashion, craftsmanship and engineering throughout the ages. This book is filled with gorgeous photography offering a glimpse into a world of firearms, armours, swords and helmets. It includes an insightful essay by Karen Watts, former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries and Knight of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. 90 Illustrations, color
About the Author
Royal Armouries has three museums across the United Kingdom and cares for one of the most important national collections of arms and armour in the world.
More Details
- Contributor: Karen Watts
- Imprint: Trustees of the Royal Armouries
- ISBN13: 9780948092817
- Number of Pages: 96
- Packaged Dimensions: 165x190mm
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Trustees of the Royal Armouries
- Release Date: 2017-04-10
- Series: Arms as Art
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: Royal Armouries has three museums across the United Kingdom and cares for one of the most important national collections of arms and armour in the world.
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