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Title: Heraldry for Craftsmen & Designers

Alternate Title: Heraldry for Craftsmen and Designers

Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Heraldry for Craftsmen & Designers" by Sir W. H. St. John Hope is a technical handbook written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the principles, practices, and applications of heraldry, specifically aimed at designers and craftspeople who wish to incorporate heraldic concepts into their own artistic endeavors. The book aims to demystify heraldic art, making it accessible and relevant for modern applications. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of heraldry, identifying its common misunderstandings among artists and craftsmen. Sir W. H. St. John Hope expresses concern over the disconnection between artistic representation and the historical roots of heraldry, which often leads to inaccuracies in modern interpretations. He stresses the importance of understanding the original principles and applications of heraldry to enhance both artistic creation and craftsmanship. The discussion emphasizes the need for designers to use historical sources of inspiration to inform their work, thereby promoting a better appreciation and application of heraldic art in contemporary practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hope, W. H. St. John (William Henry St. John), Sir, 1854-1919

EBook No.: 45181

Published: Mar 20, 2014

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Heraldry -- Great Britain

Subject: Heraldry, Ornamental

Subject: Heraldry in art

LoCC: History: Heraldry

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Heraldry for Craftsmen & Designers

Alternate Title: Heraldry for Craftsmen and Designers

Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Simon Gardner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Heraldry for Craftsmen & Designers" by Sir W. H. St. John Hope is a technical handbook written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the principles, practices, and applications of heraldry, specifically aimed at designers and craftspeople who wish to incorporate heraldic concepts into their own artistic endeavors. The book aims to demystify heraldic art, making it accessible and relevant for modern applications. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of heraldry, identifying its common misunderstandings among artists and craftsmen. Sir W. H. St. John Hope expresses concern over the disconnection between artistic representation and the historical roots of heraldry, which often leads to inaccuracies in modern interpretations. He stresses the importance of understanding the original principles and applications of heraldry to enhance both artistic creation and craftsmanship. The discussion emphasizes the need for designers to use historical sources of inspiration to inform their work, thereby promoting a better appreciation and application of heraldic art in contemporary practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hope, W. H. St. John (William Henry St. John), Sir, 1854-1919

EBook No.: 45181

Published: Mar 20, 2014

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Heraldry -- Great Britain

Subject: Heraldry, Ornamental

Subject: Heraldry in art

LoCC: History: Heraldry

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.