Absolutely superb! For someone who knows nothing about armour, this opens up a whole field of art-historical study I didn’t even know existed. Brilliant.
That was truly special and illuminating in way not often encountered...even by people who are generally interested in art. Thank you for posting it and hosting the lecture.
This was GREAT. It also made me check out other books written by Tobias Capwell. for one I sent the video along to a friend who works 3d objects and another who works forging about his knives.
Wonderful whimsical lecture, truly genius connecting art with armor! He did what the artist did, he connected something our worldly with the transcendent outer-worldly thing like art.
It's great to hear Toby Capwell's enthusiasm: when he talks about "contemporary armour" (as opposed to Roman) it shows he is really living in the Middle Ages 😉
The only real attempt to depict reality in these paintings are the reflections on the armoury. A real window into the past. Carpaccio is exceptionally good at it. Thank you for the wonderful lecture. Best regards. JCFP
I was introduced to the Met when I was four also though in 1951 and tended more to the ancient Middle East and Egypt. I believe full plate without shields really doesn’t appear on the battlefield till close to 1400 and I can’t help but wonder if the reflection created was not a potential benefit in combat or that polishing did not help blows to glance off or that treating the surface did not help prevent erosion or was perceived. If one appreciates the “form follows function” credo I can’t imagine more beautiful and creative representations of this.
You do the public a disservice by failing to show the slides in their entirety. We don't need to see the lecturer: it is the imagery that is necessary to understand what is going on here.
Absolutely superb! For someone who knows nothing about armour, this opens up a whole field of art-historical study I didn’t even know existed. Brilliant.
That was truly special and illuminating in way not often encountered...even by people who are generally interested in art. Thank you for posting it and hosting the lecture.
"It's my lecture so I'll say what I want."
Thank you!
What an interesting talk
on a field I had not thought of
as a topic of interest.
Always thumbs up for Capwell!
Tobias Capwell did an AMAZING job in this lecture. Stunning
Fascinating. Wonderfully informative on a topic I'd never even thought about before.
This was GREAT. It also made me check out other books written by Tobias Capwell. for one I sent the video along to a friend who works 3d objects and another who works forging about his knives.
Such an interesting talk, thank you!
Thank you.
Wonderful whimsical lecture, truly genius connecting art with armor! He did what the artist did, he connected something our worldly with the transcendent outer-worldly thing like art.
Brilliantly articulated. Thank you for this wonderfully educational lecture.
Wow! So very interesting.
Wonderful and interesting lecture. Thank you.
Such a fascinating and unique art historical focus! Interesting lecture and great examples
Interesting lecture, so detailed. Thank you. Please keep sharing.
Long-bow's archers: Whom should we aim at? The commander: How 'bout the guy with golden armour?
This dude is awesome, he knows sh*t loads about armour, amazing! I can see why he's head of the class.
Happy to find this excellent lecture, thank you!
His real name is Bartolomé de Cárdenas. Bermejo or red as it was said in ancient Spanish, is a nickname after the color of his hair.
This is amazing. He should do a clip focusing on codpieces
Slendid, so many inputs. By the way, does anyone know who painted the other two St Michaels at 25:33 ? I would be immensely grateful!
It's great to hear Toby Capwell's enthusiasm: when he talks about "contemporary armour" (as opposed to Roman) it shows he is really living in the Middle Ages 😉
At 45,00 you can even see the reflection of an high medieval city in the gilded breastplate. Exquisite.
What is the word at 14:18? Jornea? In reference to the cape thing
Giornea ? A sideless overgown...according to google.
It's Giornea, or in French Journade
Turn the subtitles on ;)
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The only real attempt to depict reality in these paintings are the reflections on the armoury. A real window into the past. Carpaccio is exceptionally good at it. Thank you for the wonderful lecture. Best regards. JCFP
I was introduced to the Met when I was four also though in 1951 and tended more to the ancient Middle East and Egypt. I believe full plate without shields really doesn’t appear on the battlefield till close to 1400 and I can’t help but wonder if the reflection created was not a potential benefit in combat or that polishing did not help blows to glance off or that treating the surface did not help prevent erosion or was perceived. If one appreciates the “form follows function” credo I can’t imagine more beautiful and creative representations of this.
What's the manuscript the artwork on the right at 32:47 comes from?
Book of hours?
I am Brazilian-art an educational religion!
jousting should become and Olympic sport
Ok, We here in Transylvania don't agree 😄
You do the public a disservice by failing to show the slides in their entirety. We don't need to see the lecturer: it is the imagery that is necessary to understand what is going on here.