Description
Heraldry had its origin in the decorative shields used in Western Europe in the twelfth century. Today the varied and colorful designs that have developed over the centuries carry a rich aura of medieval romance that can enhance any number of artistic and design projects. For this volume Carol Belanger Grafton has selected 1 047 authentic heraldic designs and motifs from The Art of Heraldry a classic study by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies (1871-1928) an English barrister and foremost authority on the subject. Dating from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries the illustrations include 393 full-color and 654 black-and-white designs: arms of individuals among them such notables as Edward the Black Prince John Milton and Maximilian I; arms of institutions corporations guilds towns and cities; heraldic windows; examples of heraldic lions eagles and dragons; banners and crests; and more. These designs represent a superb source of authentic royalty-free images that will give aristocratic flair to book and magazine illustrations advertisements newsletters and other graphic projects. This volume is also a valuable visual reference for those interested in genealogy.
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