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Title: Heraldry as art: An account of its development and practice, chiefly in England
Original Publication: United Kingdom: B. T. Batsford,1907.
Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: deaurider, Amber Black and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Heraldry as Art: An Account of its Development and Practice, Chiefly in England" by G. W. Eve is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the principles and artistic aspects of heraldry, highlighting its ornamental and historical significance, particularly in England. It aims to provide both artists and those interested in the subject with helpful insights and methods for understanding and creating heraldic designs. At the start of the book, the author outlines the intention behind the text, emphasizing the need to present the essential principles of heraldic art simply and effectively. Eve touches on the origins of heraldry, linking it to ancient practices of symbolism that emerged with mankind's desire to express qualities through natural forms. He explores how heraldry became systematized around the 11th century and flourished until the 16th century, setting the stage for a deeper examination of its usage, symbolism, and techniques in subsequent chapters. The opening illustrates the interplay between heraldry, personal identity, and its evolution in both martial and decorative contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eve, G. W. (George William), 1855-1914
EBook No.: 69298
Published: Nov 6, 2022
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Heraldry -- Great Britain
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Heraldry as art: An account of its development and practice, chiefly in England
Original Publication: United Kingdom: B. T. Batsford,1907.
Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: deaurider, Amber Black and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Heraldry as Art: An Account of its Development and Practice, Chiefly in England" by G. W. Eve is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the principles and artistic aspects of heraldry, highlighting its ornamental and historical significance, particularly in England. It aims to provide both artists and those interested in the subject with helpful insights and methods for understanding and creating heraldic designs. At the start of the book, the author outlines the intention behind the text, emphasizing the need to present the essential principles of heraldic art simply and effectively. Eve touches on the origins of heraldry, linking it to ancient practices of symbolism that emerged with mankind's desire to express qualities through natural forms. He explores how heraldry became systematized around the 11th century and flourished until the 16th century, setting the stage for a deeper examination of its usage, symbolism, and techniques in subsequent chapters. The opening illustrates the interplay between heraldry, personal identity, and its evolution in both martial and decorative contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eve, G. W. (George William), 1855-1914
EBook No.: 69298
Published: Nov 6, 2022
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Heraldry -- Great Britain
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.