European & American Arms, C. 1100-1850
- 250pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Claude Blair Livres
Cette auteure explore l'histoire de l'art et du design, en mettant un accent particulier sur l'artisanat de la métallurgie. Son travail s'appuie sur une connaissance approfondie des collections de musées mondiaux et des artefacts historiques. À travers ses écrits, elle révèle la beauté et la complexité des arts décoratifs et leur place dans le patrimoine culturel. Les lecteurs découvrent un aperçu fascinant d'un monde où l'art et la fonction convergent dans des créations magistrales.
The history of silver
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
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 Complete Encyclopedia of Arms & Weapons
- 544pages
- 20 heures de lecture
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.