European & American Arms, C. 1100-1850
- 250 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Diese Autorin befasst sich mit der Kunst- und Designgeschichte, insbesondere mit der Handwerkskunst der Metallverarbeitung. Ihre Arbeit schöpft aus umfassendem Wissen über globale Museumssammlungen und historische Artefakte. Durch ihre Schriften enthüllt sie die Schönheit und Komplexität der Kunsthandwerke und ihre Bedeutung im kulturellen Erbe. Den Lesern wird ein faszinierender Einblick in eine Welt geboten, in der Kunstfertigkeit und Funktion in meisterhaften Kreationen zusammenlaufen.





This beautifully illustrated guide to silver is as much for the reader with a broad interest in the decorative arts and their historical background as for the collector. Written by a team of experts, the book tells the story of the artistic evolution of silver from the earliest time to the present, in both Europe and North America.
The first significant encyclopedia on the subject to be published in fifty years, this is an indispensable reference source for anyone interested in arms and armor of all types, including Oriental, from prehistoric times to the present. The book contains over 1,250 illustrations (250 in full color) and 275,000 words of text describing armor, crossbows, swords, daggers, axes, cannon, pistols, bayonets, rifles, lances, machine guns, mortars, shotguns, howitzers, saddles, spurs, and much more. Arranged alphabetically by subject, this book offers the most comprehensive up-to-date knowledge available for everyone interested in the subject, including dealers and collectors of antiques.