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In times when wealth equalled power, decoration was an expression of the wearers status, as it was indicative of the value placed on armour by the owner. 

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In times when wealth equalled power, decoration was an expression of the wearers status, as it was indicative of the value placed on armour by the owner. 

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In times when wealth equalled power, this degree of decoration was as much an expression of the wearer’s status and rank as it was indicative of the value placed on such arms and armor by the owner. However, on arms and armor for practical use, care was taken that the decoration did not impede function.

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I want to make matching hat and gloves. They both need to be in the same colour and have the same writing on it

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Telling narrative the an object and exploring functionality and decoration.( That knight got drip but he safe)
Meaning: to tell some sort of narrative through objects like clothing and to explore the line between decoration and functionality.
Form:i like the use of modern and recycled material as a way of making the Armour to me as well as begin easier and cheaper to make it could lend itself to the narrative also, like some crazy homeless man who thinks hes a 15th century knight.
Function: it could was as a sort of mockery of history and modern peoples obsession with look or class.(supreme crowbar)
maybe moving forward consider the story more before making more additions to the object.

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- Intriguing.
- telling a narrative through text upon an object.
- recycling old materials into something new with the focus of jewels and the ideas of status through decoration.
-  a modern armour / re imagine

MEANING:
telling the narrative in a new form through the exploration of amour and protective wear.

FORM: the form is very effective you can see the clear thought process that you have gone through with a clear and interesting outcome that makes me excited for the final piece.

FUNCTION: It's cool that this could possible be interactive as its clothing,  educational with the complex context of history behind your theme.

PRACTICAL QUESTION:
How will you show case this? will it be open to wear or will you preserve it like the amour of a fallen solider surrounded by other bejewelled items in a shrine?

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In reflection I want to start designing the final coif.
I am going to make a coif out of recycled leather and then bejewel a whole hat. I am going to bejewel the hat in 'Crystal AB' gems (silver-ish) to emulate chain metal.
This will really tie in my own personal practise and uni work together, something I wanted to do in the beginning. I am unsure on how I will photograph the hat yet but if I start making the hat now then I will have time hopefully to think about it.

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I wanted to experiment with gems, beads, feathers and charms. The gems and beads reminded me of chain-metal, but couture. The feathers I also wanted to play around with as it ties in to my theme of protection.

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http://myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.22374.html
Followed this guide loosely

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I up-cycled a pair of leather boots. I chose to work with leather as it is a material that has been around for decades, and hits with my research. The gems also take well to the leather.

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I have started testing by making hats and decorating them. I am also making these hats not only to see which style I want to make my final piece but also experiment with different decorations (e.g. feathers)

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Thinking of combining the two images below for my final piece. Get decorate the whole helmet with peals.

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Bought some 6mm Glass Round Frosted Beads - White and Red, from an online bead shop. These were the most cost effect beads I could find as I would just be using them to a tester. I want to see if these beads will be able to make a pattern with them (or text)
If they don't work on their own, try attaching them to fabric

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In figure 309, three ostrich feathers sprout boldly from the top and the whole is over over a close-fitting cap, with strings to be tied under the chin to keep in place (beret)

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The Italians and Germans specialised in the making of armour and their products were often intricately decorated.

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The cushion hat

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a white coif was first worn under the helmet to protect the head, but was no longer needed when they started lining the helmets.

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easily identifiable crests were very necessary when it came to battles when the face was hidden by the visor, otherwise it would of been hard to identify friend from foe.

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a viel was introduced to shield the armour from the back and keep it from over heating.

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Gorget

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Gorget

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13th century; covers the whole face. Narrow slits aloud the wearer to see while his eyes remained proctected, holes for breathing.

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Square shape

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"Horns to inspire terror in their adversaries' ranks."

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I like the idea that I could present it like armour in a museum,, kinda looks like there is a person in it- a classic comedy joke

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HATS - A history of Fashion in headwear , Hilda Amphlett

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HATS - A history of Fashion in headwear , Hilda Amphlett

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Find out about Material, information I can use as reference for my headpiece. GIMP MASK

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⁃ Looking at armour, how this links to rank and status
⁃ The idea of protection is being explored, looking at how this can be applied to different forms.
⁃ ‘Protection but make it fashion’
⁃ Next week, interim crit. 2 drafts for what Blu could do. - Russell: encourages to decide yourself and only show one idea.
⁃ In the imagery, there is a very clear understanding of the aesthetic and tone (as well as functionality).
⁃ Also interested in embellishment, and how this can affect the tone of these ‘protection’ garments
⁃ Russell: the object has its own entity when not worn as well; how can you portray this as well in the project? Could this become a narrative or a way of telling a story in itself? Or a further comment on the materiality of the object?
Questions:
⁃ Are you interested in the idea of loss of functionality?
⁃ Is it the materiality you’re interested in?
⁃ How can you cross these ideas over? To play around with the ideas of purpose and effectiveness?
⁃ What materials do you have around you to get these ideas across?
⁃ Are you wanting to make something or is it more something that is historically referenced that’s not a direct art object(aka something like a book, a film)?
⁃ How does this become a 4 week project? Can you accept that some elements may be left out? And how you can pin down the ideas to make it as specific as possible? (As this project can be explored in more detail later)
⁃ Could you also record the process and make this part of the project? And how this links to historical context?

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colour material etc. (research in book, material and things that were hard to get hold of/use in the olden days)- could also make the headwear with text and quotes on it.text- historically informed
RECORD YOUR WORKING

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I have taken some books out of the library that show militarily headwear through the ages, this has been really helpful.

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provide (someone) with emotional, social, or other defences.

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I really like the idea of applying different forms of protections (e.g. condoms, chain-metal) to other forms (e.g. scales, PPE mask), they are both different forms of protection yet when applied the functionality of the object is lost.

Alternatively, I am also interested in showing status and rank in society by embellished objects. I wonder how far I would be able to push that idea.  (decoration being an expression of rank and status)

By looking at the second idea, I would be able to look at personal stories which is something I wanted to do in the beginning.

- the idea that after a 'battle', you are given a piece of decorative armour to symbolise it.
- decorating' their armour' (what are everyday peoples armour... e.g. self care, a cup of coffee)
- looking at the contrast of decorating something that represents death and war.

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Week 3 - Experimentation & Development

Tues 2nd March - Tutorial

Fri 5th March - Self Directed Study

Finalise the direction I want to take the project, as well as start experimenting with different forms the project could take.

Week 4 - Development & Production

Mon 8th March - Self Directed Study

Tues 9th March - Interim Review

Have 2- 3 mocked up ideas for the Interim Review, so can hear feedback on which is the most successful one. Order Materials.

Week 5 - Editing & Production
Mon 15th March - Self Directed Study

Tues 16th March - Tutorial

Start making the final idea. Think about how you are photographing the idea.

Week 6 - Refinement & Presentation
Mon 22nd March - Self Directed Study

Tues 23rd March - Tutorial

finish off the final idea, as well as photograph it.

Week 7 - Review & Presentation
Mon 29th March - Review

Tues 30th March - Review

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The purpose of a decorative armour will mainly be enjoy of it in a visual way, without giving it any funcional use. The decorative armour is static, like an statue; is a decorative object wiht no fixed function.  It can be placed as a beautiful and valuable  item, specially in castles. Decorative armour is undoubtedly one of the most lovely pieces, if we ant to do up any room or building with a medieval theme. Middle Age lovers will fin in this item, an exact reproduction of armours worn by Knights back in the days.

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The main difference between a functional armour and a decorative one is very simple. The first one is used to take part in tournaments, amusement activities, combats or medieval festivals. While the second one is used as an ornament element.  Functional armour is a medieval apparel made of metal parts and other tough materials, which have as main goal to protect the fighter´s body.

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I started this project wanting to look at story telling through objects, which lead me to looking at the idea of 'craft'. I then looked inwards at my own craft, bejewelling gloves. Which then  reminded me of my photoessay where I looked at gauntlets.

1. This ultimately lead me to my current idea, which is the theme of protection. Protection is any measure taken to guard a thing against damage caused by outside forces. Examples of this are condoms, PPE, bark, scales ect.

3. Currently, I am most interested in the difference between functional armour and a decorative armour. I love the idea that decoration was an expression of rank and status, symbolic decoration. The contrast of decorating something that represents death and war.

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Additional Essays by Dirk H. BreidingBreiding, Dirk H.. “Arms and Armor in Renaissance Europe.” (October 2002)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Famous Makers of Arms and Armors and European Centers of Production.” (October 2002)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor, 1000–1300.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Arms and Armor—Common Misconceptions and Frequently Asked Questions.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Techniques of Decoration on Arms and Armor.” (October 2003)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor, 1400–1500.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor, 1500–1600.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor, 1600–1700.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “The Decoration of European Armor.” (October 2003)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor, 1300–1400.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “The Function of Armor in Medieval and Renaissance Europe.” (October 2002)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Horse Armor in Europe.” (March 2010)Related EssaysChronologyKeywordsArtist or MakerOnline Features

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Additional Essays by Dirk H. BreidingBreiding, Dirk H.. “Arms and Armor in Renaissance Europe.” (October 2002)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Famous Makers of Arms and Armors and European Centers of Production.” (October 2002)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor, 1000–1300.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Arms and Armor—Common Misconceptions and Frequently Asked Questions.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Techniques of Decoration on Arms and Armor.” (October 2003)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor, 1400–1500.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor, 1500–1600.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor, 1600–1700.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “The Decoration of European Armor.” (October 2003)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Fashion in European Armor, 1300–1400.” (October 2004)Breiding, Dirk H.. “The Function of Armor in Medieval and Renaissance Europe.” (October 2002)Breiding, Dirk H.. “Horse Armor in Europe.” (March 2010)Related EssaysChronologyKeywordsArtist or MakerOnline Features

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HATS - A history of Fashion in headwear , Hilda Amphlett

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HATS - A history of Fashion in headwear , Hilda Amphlett