France National Museum of the middle ages and the Paris Grand Palace theme &ldquo co-sponsored; sword: practical, legends and symbols ” exhibition from April 28 to September 26 in France Museum in the middle ages. 70 European countries from the 5th century to 15th century sword and 50 pieces of painting, sculpture, books and other items show the sword culture of medieval Europe.
“ sword is undoubtedly the most representative items in the middle ages. It is not only a weapon of war, is the embodiment of power, justice, is also a status symbol, ” Exhibition Planner, France Director of the National Museum of the middle ages · Michel; Wong said.
the first part of the exhibition through the introduction of ancient books, carpet weaving, painting and displaying all aspects of the ancient sword manufacturing. &Amp;ldquo; from the beginning of the bronze age, all civilized nations will coincide with metallurgy to produce their own unique style of sword. Blade, sword scabbard, and body and handle authentication information is a unique sword, sword decorations simple or extravagant to reveal the owner's social status and personal taste. &Amp;rdquo;
according to Mr WONG introduction, sword in the middle ages, primarily as the enemy weapon, so learning and practicing swordsmanship is Swordsmen and required course for Kings and nobles in the middle ages. In addition, the tools of the sword in the middle ages is also a recreational pastime, learn from fencing, attack hunting cannot be separated from it.
granted title of Knights of the sword was crowned the King of the middle ages, grant and part of the ritual. Was in favour of this exhibition showcased the year 800 the King of Franks Charlemagne Emperor of the sword. This long 100 swords. 5 cm, width 22. 6 cm, blade is gold-plated silver, scabbard set sizes, different colors of the stones.
“ this sword named ‘ happy ’, is the collection of the Louvre, it experienced France more King's coronation ceremony. At the coronation ceremony, only after oath of swords and wear a Crown, and granted, makes a truly become the King of a country. This was called ‘ happy ’ sword in medieval literature and has been described repeatedly in the epic, in the minds of the French position is unique, ”, Mr Wong said.
since the middle ages, swords has many beautiful legends, some are conferred on the personification of nature, while others have so unexpected magic by some widely famous literary and artistic works.
exhibition on display on that topic the brave sword of Roland —— sword “ dilandaer ”, and Arthur “ sword of King &rdquo. &Amp;ldquo; there is no doubt that these swords were made of later generations according to the legend. In medieval legend, the sword has the magic magic, can fly, can split the rock, and some masters can stealth, with strong romantic, has become France and part of European culture, ”, Mr Wong said.
France National Museum of the Middle Ages was founded in 1844, is situated in the Latin quarter on the left bank of Paris, main show from the Gaul-Roman times to the year of the 16th century sculptures, gold and silver, weaving blankets, color books, and large amounts of weapons, household goods, pilgrimage icons, and so on.
