Excerpt from A Manual of Heraldry: Being a Popular Introduction to the Origin, Significance and Uses of Armorial Bearings; A Guide to the Forms and Regulations of the Art-Science of Blazonry and a Prelude to the Influence of Heraldry Upon Poetry, Art, Architecture and Literature
I think it will interest my readers to know that the illustrations on the end papers are fac similes of those contained in a Pocket Herald and Gentleman's Companion, published on both sides of a small card for the wallet by Richard Barry, High Street, Bristol, as the Act directs, on the ist day of August, 1810.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the origin, significance, and uses of armorial bearings, a popular medieval tradition still found in use today. Serving as both a record of past uses and an introduction to the potential meanings of these heraldic devices, this book is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in learning more about them. Beginning with the ancient Egyptian origins of heraldry, the author traces its evolution over time. He explains the rules and language used in the creation of coats of arms and discusses the historical and cultural contexts that shaped their development. The author provides a wide range of examples, showing how armorial bearings have been used by individuals, families, and institutions to represent their values, accomplishments, and histories, and how they have been employed in art, architecture, literature, and poetry, highlighting the enduring influence of heraldry on Western culture. By exploring the origins and uses of heraldic devices, this book provides a unique perspective on a fascinating subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332233502_0
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