The Art of Medieval Falconry
Author: Yannis Hadjinicolaou
ISBN: 9781789149104
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Year first published: 01 Nov 2024
Pages: 232
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781789149104
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Year first published: 01 Nov 2024
Pages: 232
Format: Hardback
Medieval falconry was not just about hunting; the practice also signified sovereignty, power, and diplomacy. In The Art of Medieval Falconry, Yannis Hadjinicolaou describes the visual culture that sprang up around these practices, tracking how imagery, equipment, and even the birds themselves moved through the medieval world. Indeed, Hadjinicolaou shows that falconry has been a global phenomenon since at least the thirteenth century.
This beautifully illustrated book offers a unique glimpse at how cultures across the globe adopted and adapted the visual culture of medieval falconry.