05-05-2008, 03:16 AM
Quote:Then again there is the problem of shield blazons. They are clearly a favorite subject for artists, and this is really the only way to show them off well given the conventional postural restrictions of vase art.
Hmmmm this brings up a good question. I think the raised arm maybe used to aim the javelin. Kind of like modern grenade throwing. So do they ground the shield and toss javelins then pick it up for a bit of hand to hand or do they just raise the shield slightly as a counter balance and wing it?
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