Flamberg Two-hand Swords, late 16th-Early-17th Century

Matchlock · 20th April 2012, 07:07 PM

You took the words right out of my mouth, Ibrahiim,

Yes, weaponry is not a study subject. Most museum peopple graduated in art history, at best. Of course they never heard a word on weapons during their university years.
You have to be an autodidactic self-made man to be an A&A expert.

Best,
Michael

Emanuel · 21st April 2012, 10:40 AM

Great discussion folks, a pleasure to read, as always!

Part of my post-secondary education was as a Specialist in Fine Art History. The program covered quite a bit, both in architecture and plastic arts, but military architecture and the artistry of arms was 100% disregarded.

Regards,
Emanuel

20th April 2012, 07:07 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	You took the words right out of my mouth, Ibrahiim, Yes, weaponry is not a study subject. Most museum peopple graduated in art history, at best. Of course they never heard a word on weapons during their university years. You have to be an autodidactic self-made man to be an A&A expert. Best, Michael

21st April 2012, 10:40 AM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Great discussion folks, a pleasure to read, as always! Part of my post-secondary education was as a Specialist in Fine Art History. The program covered quite a bit, both in architecture and plastic arts, but military architecture and the artistry of arms was 100% disregarded. Regards, Emanuel