An heraldic artist sets out the principles behind good armorial design, chiefly as practised in England. Chapters trace the evolution of shield shapes, the rules of tinctures and charges, lions, monsters and birds, helm, crest and mantling, marks of cadency, and the craft of carrying arms into carving, architecture and embroidery.
A practical and well-illustrated guide for artists, genealogists and anyone curious about coats of arms. Download the free EPUB.