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The Art of Medieval Falconry
The Art of Medieval Falconry
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The art of falconry was a global phenomenon in medieval society, encompassing sovereignty, power, and diplomacy. This book explores the visual culture of falconry, including images, traditions, and equipment, and how it spread throughout the world. It highlights the impact of different cultures on the visual sphere of medieval falconry in the East and West.
Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2024
Publisher: Reaktion Books
The art of falconry was a captivating aspect of medieval society, encompassing sovereignty, power, and diplomacy. This book explores and evaluates the visual culture of falconry, tracing the spread of images, traditions, and birds of prey across the medieval world, along with equipment such as hoods and lures. It demonstrates the global nature of falconry from its inception, with Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II employing falconers from distant lands to pursue his "art of hunting with birds." This beautifully illustrated account reveals the diverse cultural influences on the visual sphere of medieval falconry in both the East and West.
Weight: 576g
Dimension: 223 x 148 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789149104
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