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    Gothic Armor of the Renaissance [Styles, Facts & Pics]

    • At first glance, sets of plate armor and individual components may all look identical. However, there was much variation in plate armor styles during the medieval and Renaissance periods. Plate armo… See more

    Gothic Armor Production in Renaissance Germany

    Skilled armorers lived and worked in towns and cities across Germany during the height of plate … See more

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    Famous German Armorers

    The armorers mentioned in the previous section are some of the most famous German armorers of the Renaissance period. Their work survives to this day in museums a… See more

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    Gothic Armor in Transition & Later German Styles

    Like any other trend, the Gothic style of the late 1400s and early 1500s transitioned to other forms. This transition period was heavily influenced by Italian styles, and more Italia… See more

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    What is Gothic Armour? - Medieval Collectibles
    Gothic armour had distinctive elements that set it apart from Milanese armour. Gothic armour favored symmetry, elegance, and a slender appearance. This contrasts with the asymmetrical a…
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    Armor | Italian - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Italian. ca. 1400–1450 and later. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373. This armor was assembled and restored in the 1920s using individual elements that had been discovered in the ruins of the Venetian fortress at Chalcis, on …

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    What is Gothic Armour? - Medieval Collectibles

    Feb 8, 2022 · Gothic armour had distinctive elements that set it apart from Milanese armour. Gothic armour favored symmetry, elegance, and a slender appearance. This contrasts with the asymmetrical and rounder look of …

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    Gothic Armour of Medieval Times: The Masterpieces

    Gothic armor, also known as “white armor,” was a type of plate armor that was made in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. “Gothic armor represented a revolution in the art of warfare, providing the wearer with superior protection …

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    What are the characteristics of gothic armor?
    Another important characteristic of Gothic armor is its symmetry. Like the geometric qualities of Gothic architecture, armor of this style has a very purposeful and symmetrical aesthetic. The “batwing” appearance of this Gothic pauldron is reminiscent of the arched ceilings in Gothic cathedrals. Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Gothic Armor of the Renaissance [Styles, Facts & Pics]

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    What influenced Gothic armor of Renaissance Germany?
    Gothic armor of Renaissance Germany was influenced by the Gothic architecture style of the time. Characteristics that define Gothic armor include sweeping forms, ribbed lines, pointed joins, fleur-de-lis, and the sallet helmet. Gothic armor is defined by symmetry and slender lines rather than the rounded forms of Italian armor.

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    How did Gothic armour get its name?
    This style of armor gets its name from the lines and decorative elements popular in Gothic architecture of the time. Gothic armour had a contemporary in Italian armour called Milanese armour. There were differences between the styles of armour.

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    How did the armorers of southern Germany create Gothic-style armor?
    In conclusion, the armorers of Southern Germany during the medieval period were highly skilled in the art of creating Gothic-style armor. Gothic armor was characterized by its complex designs and decoration, drawing inspiration from the art and architecture of the Gothic period.

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    Does gothic armor have a sallet?
    While not all suits of Gothic armor will necessarily include a sallet, this helmet style was extremely popular in Germany during the late 1400s. Overall, Gothic armor accentuated the shape of a man's body without exaggerating any one part too much. The only part of Gothic armor that is especially defined is the waist.

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    How did architecture influence the Gothic style of plate armor?
    Architecture heavily influenced the Gothic style of plate armor. Gothic art and architecture dominated Europe from the 12th to 16th centuries. This style of architecture is defined by elements such as sweeping arches, points, and ribbed details. Cathedrals are great places to observe this beautiful and intricate design style.

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    List of medieval armour components - Wikipedia

    This list identifies various pieces of body armour worn from the medieval to early modern period in the Western world, mostly plate but some mail armour, arranged by the part of body that is protected and roughly by date.

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    Gothic Armor | German and Italian - The Metropolitan …

    Taking a superb late fifteenth-century helmet by the Landshut armorer Matthes Deutsch, and a nucleus of genuine torso, arm, and leg pieces, Dean’s craftsmen made this truly impressive and historically accurate representation of a …

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    Gothic Armor | German and Italian - The Metropolitan …

    Title: Gothic Armor. Date: late 15th century; extensively restored and completed ca. 1926. Culture: German and Italian. Medium: Steel, leather, copper alloy