On a trip to Leeds Armouries i took lots of photos of all the things i found interesting. Looking back at these photos i saw that i was most interested in the patterns and textures of the armour from different cultures, not necessarily the function of the armour or what it represented. i looked at the aesthetic value of the armour and the that it looks was and is still so important when worn on noth humans and animals such as horses. Although the aesthetic value would normally be considered the least important factor when it comes to making armour, it seemed to me that the makers of the armour were focusing on this the most. The colours and patterns were there to make soldiers look better, maybe richer, stronger or higher up than other soldiers perhaps to scare or intimidate them.
My favourite piece at the armouries was the elephant armour displayed the Asia section. The intricate detail on something that was used to save lives was fascinating, and i began to think about the pictures and symbols used on many of the pieces of armour. Maybe they have religious value or are believed to bring good luck. These ideas led me to start a short project based on the idea of protection in the form of good luck charms and talismans.
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