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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Rosemary Chorzempa has produced a very informative book on how to design your own coat of arms. There are lots of ideas and templates included in the book along with detailed descriptions of the heraldic symbols and shields. A short history of heraldry throughout Europe is also included.
My only complaint,and I am perhaps nitpicking here, is that ,apart from the front cover illustration and two coats of arms on the back inside cover, there are no colour plates. Hatching is used to illustrate the tinctures .That said this is a good buy for beginners like myself who are just starting out.
My only complaint,and I am perhaps nitpicking here, is that ,apart from the front cover illustration and two coats of arms on the back inside cover, there are no colour plates. Hatching is used to illustrate the tinctures .That said this is a good buy for beginners like myself who are just starting out.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Elementary
16 Mar 2005
Format:Paperback
This book provides a very elementary introduction to Heraldry. The basic layout of a Coat of Arms is discussed, including a very brief history, along with the rules of placement and description for the major elements. The author also includes some discussion of the prevailing Heraldry of countries around the world, including medieval countries. The appendixes include elements for the user to trace or imitate when creating their own Coat of Arms. Lastly there is some contact information for organizations involved with Heraldry.
The book lacks depth. It provides nothing resembling an exhaustive list of elements; only a few basic forms and styles are covered. Further there is nil discussion concerning the meaning of the elements presented. The most a reader can learn is that crowns and lions rampant are symbols of Royalty, and some of that we have to infer. The work feels directed to early middle school children and should probably be marked as Young Reader.
The book lacks depth. It provides nothing resembling an exhaustive list of elements; only a few basic forms and styles are covered. Further there is nil discussion concerning the meaning of the elements presented. The most a reader can learn is that crowns and lions rampant are symbols of Royalty, and some of that we have to infer. The work feels directed to early middle school children and should probably be marked as Young Reader.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Enjoyable and Informative.
10 Nov 2011
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Rosemary A. Chorzempa's 'Design Your Own Coat of Arms: An Introduction to Heraldry' is an enjoyable and informative book, full of crisp, detailed black and white sigils for the many, many, many houses and bloodlines out there.
While I found it to be informative, it did read a bit slow, and I had trouble staying with it til the end. My son - no interest in it at all.
Still, my ADD is my short coming, not the books, and so I still gave it high marks for originality and enjoyability. Based on a previous review I read here, I liked the idea of utilizing this book to create a themed birthday party with its information.
It also has served me well whilst painting my collection of medieval miniature soldiers,
Nice. Not thrilling. But Nice.
While I found it to be informative, it did read a bit slow, and I had trouble staying with it til the end. My son - no interest in it at all.
Still, my ADD is my short coming, not the books, and so I still gave it high marks for originality and enjoyability. Based on a previous review I read here, I liked the idea of utilizing this book to create a themed birthday party with its information.
It also has served me well whilst painting my collection of medieval miniature soldiers,
Nice. Not thrilling. But Nice.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Better for older children
16 Oct 2005
Format:Paperback
In this book there is more historical information, and descriptions. Great for older children that can draw well.
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