David alexander stuart pyhrr will (5 Ergebnisse)
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Zustand: as new. New York : The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2015. Hardcover. Dustjacket. xii,336 pp. Illustrations (chiefly color). 32 cm. - From its origins in the 7th century, armor and weaponry were central to Islamic culture not only as a means of conquest and the spread of faith, but also as symbols of status, wealth, and p…ower. More than 120 exceptional examples from the renowned collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art are presented in detail to demonstrate the remarkable craftsmanship and beauty of Islamic arms and armor. These diverse objects, which have never been catalogued or published in detail, span ten centuries and represent nearly every Islamic culture, from Spain to the Caucasus. Among these masterpieces are rare early works, such as the oldest documented Islamic sword, and fine examples of decorated helmets and body armor from late-15th-century Iran and Anatolia. Also included are lavish gem-studded weapons from royal courts in the Ottoman world and India. Each piece is handsomely photographed, with a detailed discussion of its technical, historical, and artistic importance. Made by master artisans in conjunction with leading designers, goldsmiths, and jewelers, these stunning objects demonstrate how utilitarian military equipment could be transformed into striking and extravagant works of art. Contents : American collectors and the formation of the Metropolitan Museum's collection of Islamic arms and armor / Stuart W. Pyhrr -- Catalogue / David G. Alexander. Armor : Mail and plate armor (cats. 1-18) ; Helmets (cats. 19-43) ; Shields ; (cats. 44-46) ; Horse armor (cats. 47-53) -- Edged weapons : Swords and sabers (cats. 54-74) ; Daggers (cats. 75-92) ; Shafted weapons (cats. 93-107) -- Firearms and archery : Firearms (cats. 108-123) ; Archery (cats. 124-126) -- Appendix A: comments on iconography and decoration on Islamic arms and armor / David. G Alexander -- Appendix B: Turkman-style armor / David G. Alexander. Condition : as new copy. ISBN 9781588395702. Keywords : HISTORY ART.
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Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. 31 by 26cm., 336pp., fully illustrated on colour. From its origins in the 7th century, armor and weaponry were central to Islamic culture not only as a means of conquest and the spread of faith, but also as symbols of status, wealth, and power. More than 120… exceptional examples from the renowned collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art are presented in detail to demonstrate the remarkable craftsmanship and beauty of Islamic arms and armor. These diverse objects, which have never been catalogued or published in detail, span ten centuries and represent nearly every Islamic culture, from Spain to the Caucasus. Among these masterpieces are rare early works, such as the oldest documented Islamic sword, and fine examples of decorated helmets and body armor from late-15th-century Iran and Anatolia. Also included are lavish gem-studded weapons from royal courts in the Ottoman world and India. Each piece is handsomely photographed, with a detailed discussion of its technical, historical, and artistic importance. Made by master artisans in conjunction with leading designers, goldsmiths, and jewelers, these stunning objects demonstrate how utilitarian military equipment could be transformed into striking and extravagant works of art.
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