An Introduction to Heraldry
An Introduction to Heraldry by Peter Floriani is a concise exploration of the art and science of coats of arms, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 26, 2014. This 84-page book serves as a foundational guide for aspiring heraldic artists, covering essential topics such as colors, shield arrangement, and the components of a complete coat of arms. It also introduces the concept of marshalling, which records family heritage within heraldry.
Readers will find a variety of outline drawings suitable for copying or coloring, enhancing their understanding of heraldic design. The book includes excerpts from the writings of G. K. Chesterton, reflecting the author’s influences, and features an appendix that discusses the role of heraldry in fiction, illustrated by shields from the author’s own Saga, De Bellis Stellarum. This edition provides a straightforward introduction to the subject, making it accessible for those interested in the artistic and historical aspects of heraldry.
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This book gives a brief introduction to heraldry, the art and science of coats of arms, sometimes also called escutcheons or shields. It gives the beginning heraldic artist the basics of the colors, the arrangement of the shield and the complete coat of arms, the shield’s geography, ordinaries, and charges, as well as the idea of marshalling by which family heritage is recorded within a coat of arms. A number of outline drawings suitable for copying or coloring are included.
The book is written by a Chestertonian, a student of the writings of English writer G. K. Chesterton, and contains a handy collection of relevant excerpts from his writings. It also contains an appendix which discusses the use of heraldry in fiction, demonstrated by shields from the author’s Saga, De Bellis Stellarum.
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