The art of medieval falconry

Abstract

A beautifully illustrated tour of the visual culture of medieval falconry in Europe and beyond. 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. -- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Introduction -- Global beginnings -- Human-animal interaction : training and tools -- Power and aristocracy -- East and West dimensions -- Chivalry, warfare, religion -- Diplomacy and gifts -- Coda : falconry's visual legacy.