Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The art of the sword
A sword fundamentally consists of a blade, a hilt, and a crossguard, typically with one or two edges for cutting, and a point for thrusting. The basic intent and physics of swordsmanship have remained fairly constant through the centuries, but the actual techniques vary among cultures and periods as a result of the differences in blade design and purpose. Unlike the bow, spear, axe or knife, the sword is a purely military weapon, and this has made it symbolic of warfare or naked state power in many cultures.The names given to many swords in mythology, literature, and history reflect the high prestige of the weapon and the wealth of the owner.[2]In addition there are about 154 different styles of swords.
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Very thought-provoking post. I've never thought about "life" being an art form. But, I think you're right. There are many artful, creative and beautiful things all around us and in our own lives every day. Thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog. I learned so much about swords that i had no idea about like there are 154 different types of swords. It was easy to read and you had some legit pics/background. GOOD JOB
ReplyDeleteIm liking the background pics! I really like the post about swords, who doesnt like to learn some sweet facts about swords!? Keep it up!
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