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The art of heraldry : origins, symbols and designs /
Those who regard heraldry as an archaic and irrelevant institution ignore its most vital quality: an awesome visual powerthat remains just as strong today as it was in the Middle Ages. The art of heraldry dazzles and delights with stunning colors, fanciful creatures, and precise elements of design....
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New York :
Barnes and Noble,
©1998.
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Table of Contents:
- A history of heraldry: From the Bayeux Tapestry to the present day
- Fauna and flora: Mammals, fish, birds, insects and plants
- Heraldic monsters: Dragons, gryphons, unicorns, tygers and other monsters
- The art of heraldry: Origins; changing styles; choices of devices.