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.
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.
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 😉
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.
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
Always thumbs up for Capwell!
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.
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.
Thank you.
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jousting should become and Olympic sport
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.
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!
Long-bow's archers: Whom should we aim at? The commander: How 'bout the guy with golden armour?
At 45,00 you can even see the reflection of an high medieval city in the gilded breastplate. Exquisite.
What an interesting talk
on a field I had not thought of
as a topic of interest.
This dude is awesome, he knows sh*t loads about armour, amazing! I can see why he's head of the class.
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.
Brilliantly articulated. Thank you for this wonderfully educational lecture.
Tobias Capwell did an AMAZING job in this lecture. Stunning
I am Brazilian-art an educational religion!
Interesting lecture, so detailed. Thank you. Please keep sharing.
Wonderful and interesting lecture. Thank you.
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!
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.
Wow! So very interesting.
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 😉
Ok, We here in Transylvania don't agree 😄
Such an interesting talk, thank you!
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 ;)
This is amazing. He should do a clip focusing on codpieces
Such a fascinating and unique art historical focus! Interesting lecture and great examples
What's the manuscript the artwork on the right at 32:47 comes from?
Book of hours?
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.
Happy to find this excellent lecture, thank you!
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
manage your audio better please !!!!