Why do people need armor? From ancient to modern armor, we will explore the purpose of armor and discuss the changes in armor through the ages.
Figurehead: Julius Caesar, American 20th Century, 1935/1942, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Group of Armor for Horses: Prometodpidia (2) and Breastplates (2), Unknown, about 480 B.C., From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Shield of Achilles, Philip Rundell, 1821, From the collection of: Royal Collection Trust, UK
Us/Kuwaiti Joint Exercise, 1992-02, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
Look at how the US military use armor.
Describe what you see.
Portrait of a Man in Armor, Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, b.1599, d.1641), Circa 1621 - 1627, From the collection of: Cincinnati Art Museum
Look at the image.
Describe the armor you see using the elements and principles of art and design.
- color?
-texture?
-form?
-balance?
(Main View), From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Romulus setting up a Trophy, Rubens, Sir Peter Paul, c. 1625-7, From the collection of: Dulwich Picture Gallery
Look at the armor. Is it too much or not enough? Explain.
Armor, Unknown, about 1560 - 1570, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Is this armor strong? Why or why not?
A Man in Armor, Unknown, about 1560–1570, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
What makes this armor strong?
Armor, Unknown, about 1560 - 1570, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Is this armor strong or decorative?
Describe it using the elements and principles-
texture, form, balance, emphasis
A Horse in Armor, Unknown, about 1560 - 1570, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Is this armor appropriate for the horse? Why or why not?
Young Knight in a Landscape, Vittore Carpaccio, 1510, From the collection of: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
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