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Languages : fr
Pages : 35
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Catalogue des objets d'art et de haute curiosité de la Renaissance et des temps modernes ... composant l'importante collection de M. Joseph Fau
Catalogue des objets d'art et de haute curiosité de la renaissance et des temps modernes,..., composant l'importante collection de feu M. Joseph Fau
Catalogue des objets d'art et de haute curiosité de la Renaissance et des temps modernes
Catalogue des objets d'art et de haute curiosité de la Renaissance et des temps modernes... Belles tapisseries Renaissance... Médailles... Tableaux... composant l'importante collection de feu M. Joseph Fau
Catalogue des objets d'art et de haute curiosité de la Renaissance et des temps modernes
Catalogue des objets d'art et de haute curiosité de la Renaissance et des temps modernes... de M. Joseph Fau
Dictionary Catalog of the Research Libraries of the New York Public Library, 1911-1971
Author: New York Public Library. Research Libraries
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 582
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 582
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Dictionary Catalog of the Art and Architecture Division
Author: New York Public Library. Art and Architecture Division
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Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 742
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Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 742
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A Deadly Art: European Crossbows, 1250–1850
Author: Breiding, Dirk H.
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 1588394999
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
"The advent of the crossbow more than 2,500 years ago effected dramatic changes for hunters and warriors. For centuries, it was among the most powerful and widely used handheld weapons, and its popularity endures to this day. A Deadly Art presents a lively, accessible survey of the crossbow's "golden age," along with detailed descriptions of twenty-four remarkable examples. Beginning in the middle ages, the European aristocracy's enthusiasm for the crossbow heralded shooting competitions and pageants that featured elaborately decorated weapons bearing elegant embellishments of rare materials and prized artistry. In addition to being highly functional, these weapons were magnificent works of art. A Deadly Art includes fascinating descriptions of crossbows used by Margaret of Savoy and Holy Roman Emperors Maximilian I and Charles V, among others."--Publisher's description.
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 1588394999
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
"The advent of the crossbow more than 2,500 years ago effected dramatic changes for hunters and warriors. For centuries, it was among the most powerful and widely used handheld weapons, and its popularity endures to this day. A Deadly Art presents a lively, accessible survey of the crossbow's "golden age," along with detailed descriptions of twenty-four remarkable examples. Beginning in the middle ages, the European aristocracy's enthusiasm for the crossbow heralded shooting competitions and pageants that featured elaborately decorated weapons bearing elegant embellishments of rare materials and prized artistry. In addition to being highly functional, these weapons were magnificent works of art. A Deadly Art includes fascinating descriptions of crossbows used by Margaret of Savoy and Holy Roman Emperors Maximilian I and Charles V, among others."--Publisher's description.