Towards an Aesthetic understanding of Arms and Armour

Ilya takes us on a journey of discovery about Arms and Armor through the ages. He gives us his insight about historical art and armor that delivers a fresh look at the "boob armor" question. Practical vr fantasy and everything in between.

We have heard many different speakers talk about book armor and give their opinions, but rarely or possible never have we heard the opinion of an armourer with a degree in classical art as well.

Everything From Geek art such as the kouros and the doryphoros than on to Hoplite armor and and examples from the Middle Ages and the renaissance. He talks about several works from Nigroli and other famous armorers.

The given examples of not only Armor but the cultures that surround the warriors of the day lead Ilya to believe that boob armor isn't so far fetched.

3:36 - Kroisos Kouros, c. 530 BCE
3:49 - Doryphoros c. 440 BCE
5:17 Hoplite Armor c. 500 BCE


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Videos Shot, Produced and edited by - Matt Stagmer
Co-producer : Ilya Alekseyev
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