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A Brief History of Armour. What is Armour?

A Brief History of Armour

Who at some point in their lives hasn't dreamed of being a great hero? One of the greatest heroic images in history is that of the Knight in Shining Armour. Most people don't realize that this image is just one step in the world's long history of warfare. From my personal perspective warfare is a fascinating tactical and technological evolution. The technological evolution of warfare can be broken down into two equal, basic forces, ways to kill people (Arms) and ways to keep people from being killed (Armour.) Arms include everything from clubs, to swords, to modern firearms. Armour literally means "a protective covering. " This website is about the classification known as "mail". Mail is also known as "Chainmail", "Chain Mail", "Maille" and "Chainmaille".

Chainmail armour can be further broken down into three "pattern families", which I describe as "European", "Persian" and "Japanese". I personally have no verification for the use of the Persian family's historical use. Plate. Al Farrow: New Reliquaries. Religious sites built from ammunition and... - StumbleUpon. San Francisco artist Al Farrow uses ammunition and parts from firearms to build miniature churches, synagogues, and mosques.

Al Farrow: New Reliquaries. Religious sites built from ammunition and... - StumbleUpon

This is heavy stuff, literally and figuratively. Meighan over at My Love for You just stopped by Catherine Clark Gallery where he’s showing some of his latest work, and captured some awesome shots. The show runs through May 28. (images via my love for you and catherine clark gallery) Matthew Bartiks Stainless Steel Fork Art Pictures. Guardian Dragon: The Most Awesomest Fence Ever. Look at these sculptures made from bicycle chains. Feb 28, 2012 Bike chains are versatile, and not just because you can use them to propel a bicycle or as a wallet chain.

Look at these sculptures made from bicycle chains

Roller bike chains—flexible, slinky, steel mechanisms—can also be used for fine art. South Korean Artist, Seo Young Deok, has fashioned an exhibit of bike chain figure sculptures, a few of which are shown below. The figures—mostly torsos and faces—look muscular and meticulously proporioned, some in an ancient Greek fashion, others in almost a “Lara Croft: Tomb Rader” way. The bodies are broken or shredded at the limbs and necks, or as a gash up the torso. According to Oddity Central, Deok looks for inspiration in “crowded markets, and metro or bus stations, but also in Buddhist sculptures and paintings, which he has always admired.” Check out Seo Young Deok’s full “Dystopia” exhibit, and the artist’s Facebook page. Gavinworth08. Wire Sculpture. Coup de coeur pour les étonnants travaux de l’artiste Gavin Worth avec ces différentes sculptures en fil de fer.

Wire Sculpture

Actuellement basé à San Francisco, il conçoit à partir de 2 mètres de fil des oeuvres et des profils de personnages. A découvrir sur son portfolio et dans la suite de l’article. Locksmiths Blog » 10 Beautifully Intricate Locks. Many locks are undeniably beautiful to look at, whether it be their flamboyantly intricate inner workings or decorative, ornate outer plates.

Locksmiths Blog » 10 Beautifully Intricate Locks

Maybe not so much with modern locks, where the focus on function is seen as far more important than the need for touches of elaborate stylistic flair, but certainly with locks of old. Thankfully for us, and highlighted by the collection assembled below, many of these old works of art have been kept in pristine condition and continue to stand guard the world over. Image Source Above: Designed by Franz von Stuck and found at Bremen City Hall, Germany.

Image Source Above: The stunning inner-workings of a chest lock in Levoča, Slovakia. Image Source Above: A door lock built in the 16th Century in Romania. Image Source Above: Another beautiful lock found in the lid of a chest, this time in Croatia. Image Source Above: A lock and key from Rothenburg, Germany. Image Source Above: This grand, textured lock was spotted in Chennai, India. Image Source Above: Gorgeous. Gabrieille at The Foundry by Gh Bronze Studio featuring the fine talent of Gabrielle Fisher Horvath casting in Bronze Figurative, Gabrielle Figurative Bronze Statues speak for themselves. StumbleUpon Video. VIErc.jpg from imgur.com. Beth Cavener Stichter - Premoniton.