Art of Medieval Falconry

Art of Medieval Falconry

EnglishHardback
Hadjinicolaou Yannis
Reaktion Books
EAN: 9781789149104
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The art of falconry was one of the most fascinating aspects of medieval society. For medieval people falconry was not just about hunting, it encapsulated sovereignty, power and diplomacy. This book describes and assesses the visual culture of falconry, tracking how images, traditions and the falcons themselves spread throughout the medieval world, along with equipment such as hoods and lures. It shows how falconry was global from its very beginning: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II hired falconers from far and wide to carry out his 'art of hunting with birds'. This beautifully illustrated account shows how different cultures influenced the visual culture of medieval falconry, both in the East and West.
EAN 9781789149104
ISBN 178914910X
Binding Hardback
Publisher Reaktion Books
Publication date July 15, 2024
Pages 248
Language English
Dimensions 216 x 138
Country United Kingdom
Authors Hadjinicolaou Yannis
Illustrations 73 illustrations, 60 in colour
Series Medieval Lives