{"product_id":"the-coloring-book-of-armor-paperback","title":"The Coloring Book of Armor - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePierre Terjanian\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books))\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Coloring Book of Armor \u003c\/i\u003eshowcases a remarkable selection of\u003cbr\u003e armor in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, giving \u003cbr\u003eartists of all ages the opportunity to explore a wide range of designs \u003cbr\u003efrom a variety of countries.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eInitially developed for an eminently practical purpose - to protect the \u003cbr\u003ewearer from injury - armor may take the form of body coverings or \u003cbr\u003eobjects held in the hand. Any material that can serve as a hard shell or\u003cbr\u003e cushion was put to use; not just metal, but also bone, leather, and \u003cbr\u003eeven silk. Armor also fulfilled other functions. When decorated with \u003cbr\u003emagical or religious symbols and texts, it could invoke the powerful \u003cbr\u003eassistance of outside forces, including gods. Should it fail to deflect \u003cbr\u003eharm, it would at least help to save one's soul. When featuring the \u003cbr\u003eemblems of a community or a leader, it fostered a sense of belonging. \u003cbr\u003eWhen made of or decorated with precious metals, it denoted rank and \u003cbr\u003eresources. Popular motifs included flowers and leaves, birds, winged \u003cbr\u003elions, and geometric patterns. Armor made for horses was effective at \u003cbr\u003eevoking the anatomy of mythical beasts such as dragons, thus instilling \u003cbr\u003efear in the enemy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are more than 30 line drawings for coloring, including a \u003cbr\u003edragon-shaped shaffron (horse's head armor) used in tournaments by the \u003cbr\u003efuture Henry II of France; the highly decorative suit of armor worn by \u003cbr\u003eGeorge Clifford, a favorite of Elizabeth I of England; a 17th-century \u003cbr\u003eJapanese helmet in the shape of a sea conch; distinctive armor of chain \u003cbr\u003email and steel plate from the Indian kingdom of Sindh; and a \u003cbr\u003e19th-century Native American shield of buffalo hide. Photographs of all \u003cbr\u003epieces are provided, allowing you to follow the original coloring - or \u003cbr\u003eyou may decide to create your own dazzling color schemes. The book also \u003cbr\u003efeatures a concise description of each item, highlighting its origin, \u003cbr\u003ematerials, and function. This delightful introduction to an \u003cbr\u003eextraordinary art form will inspire you to learn more about armor and \u003cbr\u003ewhat it can tell us about our ancestors and different traditions and \u003cbr\u003ecultures around the world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMARK HEARLD studied at Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. He is the illustrator of the children's book A First Book of Nature (2012). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSIMON MARTIN is Head of Curatorial Services at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, West Sussex. A specialist in modern British art, he has recently contributed to an exhibition catalogue on Edward Burra.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.8 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47914347921656,"sku":"9781858947150","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/urLWpHu2uP9781858947150.webp?v=1782950565","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/the-coloring-book-of-armor-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}