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The Art of Chivalry: European Arms and Armor
The knight in shining armor is one of the most compelling and contradictory figures ever to ride through the pages of history. Based on a major traveling exhibition by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Art Of Chivalry explores the art and age of chivalry, the nature of chivalric warfare, and the heritage of the chivalric code.
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Panel topics include:
- Shields
- Helmets
- Swords
- War-hammer, mace, and pike
- Plate armor for man and horse
- Knights of history, religion, and poetry
- Firearms
Exhibit format
Freestanding only. The exhibit contains 27 color, 40 black and white photographs framed in wood as 9 two-sided panels. All panels are 27” wide x 39” high and attach to wooden poles to stand 6’ high.
Shipping weight (3 fiber cases): 195 lbs.
Floor space required: 5’ x 18’
Supplemental materials:
- A brochure featuring illustrated discussion of knighthood, its ideals and decline. 50 copies free with exhibit.
- An exhibition catalog. 1 copy free with exhibit.
- A full color humanities program poster, 5 free with exhibit.
Optional materials (available on request):
- Slide-tape overview
- "The Many Contexts of Chivalry"
- VHS video
- The Lion in Winter
- Newscast from the Past: 1. July 22, 1148
- Newscast from the Past: 2. June 15, 1215