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Princely Armor in the Age of Dürer: A Renaissance Masterpiece in the Philadelphia Museum of Art Paperback – Illustrated, February 28, 2012

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This striking publication examines two masterful armors for man and horse recently acquired by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Among the earliest complete European examples in existence, these German works demonstrate the superior design and craftsmanship of princely armor in the early 16th century. The celebrated master Wilhelm von Worms the Elder (d. 1538) of Nuremberg made the luxurious, exquisitely decorated steel horse armor for Duke Ulrich of Württemberg (1487-1550). The man armor was crafted by Matthes Deutsch (last documented c. 1505) of Landshut, another distinguished armorer patronized by German princes; it is his latest and most sumptuous work.

Princely Armor in the Age of Dürer discusses the function, design, decoration, and manufacture of these masterpieces and situates them within German art, culture, and politics, and within the development of European armor in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance.

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53 pages
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English
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
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February 28, 2012
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10.9 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
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0300176317
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978-0300176315
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Pierre Terjanian is the J. J. Medveckis Associate Curator of Arms and Armor at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Philadelphia Museum of Art (February 28, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 53 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300176317
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300176315
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches

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Dachsielover

If you consider the price to be like the cost of admission to a museum the price ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2016

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If you consider the price to be like the cost of admission to a museum the price is fair. But the collection is 2 pieces--armor for a man and armor for a horse. The photos are excellent and numerous. They highlight the incredible artistry that went into making princely armor. I review 2 other, larger and more complete armor books that I think will be more satisfying. I think this one will end up in the library.

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William

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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2016

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Stunning photography of exemplary selections, assembled in a way that formulates a reaction of complete satisfaction.

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jdm

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013

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This is a must-have book for anyone interested in European arms and armor. Lots of very good pictures and excellent descriptions of various works. You won't be disappointed.

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Greg

Good for a love or medieval armor

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2014

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Well done book. Good for a love or medieval armor.

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Pam

Princely Armor in the Age of Durer: A Renaissance Masterpiece in the...

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013

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A must-have for anyone interested in the history of arms and armor. I highly recommend it for both scholars and craftspeople.

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Wayne Quigg

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a wonderful book

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2013

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There is lots of detailed information on the context of the piece relating to who built it, who it was built for, and even lots of details of the cost of the piece and how that cost related to other things of that time period, which was certainly interesting. However, there aren't nearly enough pictures of the details of the piece, just a few wide shots of the armor from a perspective like what you would get by looking at it in a museum behind ropes. There are a few close ups of the gilded paintings on some of the plates, but no details of the articulation, seams, edging, rivets, interior, or anything else that would help a craftsman recreate the armor.

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C. J. Struthers

Great reference book

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2013

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I bought this as reference material for a recent furniture commission. It's a great book and describes armor, it's development and decorative work in a great deal of detail.

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Objektbetrachtung

Reviewed in Germany on February 20, 2014

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Gut bebildert. Typische Elemente eines Harnisches der deutschen Frührenaissance, der transitorischen Periode - sich im Übergang vom gotischen auf den maximilianischen Stil findend - angesprochen.

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... these splendid armours for man and horse - highly recommended.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2016

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Fascinating descriptions and history of these splendid armours for man and horse - highly recommended.

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