Sep 17, 2023 · In their quest for unique and meaningful armor, samurai turned to nature, folklore, or religion for inspiration. Whatever the source, they selected designs for their armor that would set them apart and communicate their personality and beliefs, whether whimsical, frightening, or …

Apr 20, 2024 · As a worldwide fascination with and reverence for samurai warriors persists today, VMFA’s immersive exhibition delves into the storied world of this elite military class, tracing the evolution and artistic legacy of its famed armor.

“Samurai! Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection” features the extraordinary artistry of the armor used by samurai—the military elite led by the shoguns, or warlords, of Japan from the 12th through 19th centuries.

Samurai masterpieces, including suits of armor, helmets, masks, horse armor, and weaponry are on display in the Museum. The collection is accompanied by a traveling exhibition consisting of 140 objects that has been seen by over 1.3 million visitors worldwide since 2011.

Feb 22, 2022 · This museum features dozens of samurai armor sets, including those of renowned historical figures such as Oda Nobunaga, Date Masamune, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Most of the armor sets come from...

The Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum, also known as The Samurai Collection, [1] is a museum of samurai armor located at 2501 North Harwood Street, Dallas, Texas, USA. It contains nearly three hundred Japanese samurai objects, including suits of armor, helmets, masks, horse armor, and weaponry, [ 2 ] dating from the 12th to the 19th ...

ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2023 — This summer, the High Museum of Art will present “Samurai: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller” (June 23-Sept. 17, 2023), an exhibition featuring one of the most important collections of its type outside of Japan.

The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection presents armour that once protected and adorned these fierce warriors. Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller began acquiring art of the samurai over thirty years ago and the collection is …

Discover the art and armor of the samurai and never-before-seen objects inside IRON MEN.

Oct 19, 2014 · The exhibition illustrates the evolution of samurai equipment through the centuries, featuring more than 140 objects of warrior regalia, with full suits of armor, helmets and face guards, weapons, horse trappings, and other battle gear.