More than a pictorial archive of medieval dress and decoration; this beautiful collection is also valuable for its discerning scholarship. A magnificent compilation of artwork from Henry Shaws detailed study of court life in the Middle Ages; this splendid book provides a grand display of medieval figures and fashions of the times.Reproduced directly from Shaws original; hand-colored plates and identified by brief captions; more than 200 superb illustrations depict knights in battle; ladies in waiting; kings; queens; popes; and commoners; as well as armor and weapons; jewelry; and other decorative accessories. Skillfully adapted from rare paintings; illuminated manuscripts; tapestries; textiles; and stained glass windows; these lovely illustrations will be invaluable to fashion historians and costume designers. Craftworkers will find them equally useful.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thorough and awesome historyBy LizI purchased this as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. avid gator fan and UF alum. He loves this book - couldnt put it down. Its an awesome book with interesting facts and pictures which detail the history of UF and gator football specifically. Its a must-have for any gator fan. Im also a UF alum and thoroughly enjoyed looking through this book to learn more about the extensive history of UF and our football program. The book was shipped in a soft envelope with a bubble wrap interior. The corner of the book was slightly bent. so this is my only complaint. It would have been better to send the book in the standard cardboard box for books. Oh well - a great buy and fair price!8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Go. Gators!By A CustomerThis is a great book. a must-have if youre a Gator fan. If youve ever been to the gatorsports site. you know Gator fans just cant get enough. (Theres even a CD in honor of "Bull Gator Steve" that I hope will have available.) Theres nothing dry and boring about this history; its full of great pictures. legendary tales. and all the spirit that makes us Gator fans keep on growling!
