An Introduction to Heraldry - Stefan Oliver

An Introduction to Heraldry

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Buch | Hardcover
72 Seiten
2002
David & Charles (Verlag)
978-0-7153-1512-5 (ISBN)
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This work on heraldry which is illustrated by the author with both photographs and illustrations, discusses such topics as the origins of heraldry, armorial bearings and ecclesiatical heraldry. There is also a section on modern usage and a useful glossary.
Discover the fascinating subject of heraldry, a subject as alive today as it was in medieval times. This fascinating and comprehensive introduction is both scholarly written and richly illustrated with stunning full colour photographs and illustrations by the author himself. Discussed are topics such as the origins of heraldry, colours, armorial bearings and ecclesiastical heraldry. A section on modern usage brings heraldry right up to date, while the glossary is simply indispensable.

Stefan Oliver gave up a career in large-scale agricultural management in 1970. Since then he has been working as a self-taught freelance glass engraver and heraldic illustrator and is a member of The Heraldry Society. His work goes all over the world and he exhibits regularly. Also a talented calligrapher, Stefan is based in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

Introduction - The Origins of Heraldry - The Heralds - The Colours of Heraldry - Heraldic accessories - Armorial Bearings - The Animal Kingdom - Plants and Inanimate Objects - Additions to the Arms and Marshalling Arms - Ecclesiastical Heraldry - Orders of Chivalry and Entitlement to Arms - Modern Usage Glossary Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag 28.11.2002
Verlagsort Newton Abbot
Sprache englisch
Maße 222 x 295 mm
Themenwelt Geschichte Hilfswissenschaften Heraldik
ISBN-10 0-7153-1512-9 / 0715315129
ISBN-13 978-0-7153-1512-5 / 9780715315125
Zustand Neuware
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