Interpretation of Fiore dei Liberi’s Spear Plays
How did Fiore Furlano use a spear? What is the context, purpose, and effect of entering a duel armed with a spear? My article- originally a successful thesis work for an Ars Ensis Free Scholler title- describes in detail what I found out by studying primary sources (Fiore’s works), related sources (...
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| description | How did Fiore Furlano use a spear? What is the context, purpose, and effect of entering a duel armed with a spear? My article- originally a successful thesis work for an Ars Ensis Free Scholler title- describes in detail what I found out by studying primary sources (Fiore’s works), related sources (contemporary and similar works), and hands-on experience in controlled play practice, as well as against uncooperative opponents. In this work I cover the basics- how to hold the spear, how to assume Fiore’s stances, how to attack, and how to defend yourself. I also argue that the spear is not, in fact, a preferable weapon to fence with in Fiore’s system, at least not if one uses it in itself. It is however, a reach advantage that has to be matched, and thus the terribly (mutually) unsafe situation of spear versus spear occurs. As a conclusion, considering context and illustrations of spear fencing, I argue that the spear is only to be considered paired with other weapons, like dagger, or sword. In fact, following Fiore’s logic, we can assume he used the spear to close the distance to use a weapon he feels more in control with. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8834a4b4ae6d4580a7a18c8db76232632025-08-20T02:52:05ZengBern Open PublishingActa Periodica Duellatorum2064-04042021-03-015110.36950/apd-2017-006Interpretation of Fiore dei Liberi’s Spear PlaysJakob Dobi0independent researcher - Ars EnsisHow did Fiore Furlano use a spear? What is the context, purpose, and effect of entering a duel armed with a spear? My article- originally a successful thesis work for an Ars Ensis Free Scholler title- describes in detail what I found out by studying primary sources (Fiore’s works), related sources (contemporary and similar works), and hands-on experience in controlled play practice, as well as against uncooperative opponents. In this work I cover the basics- how to hold the spear, how to assume Fiore’s stances, how to attack, and how to defend yourself. I also argue that the spear is not, in fact, a preferable weapon to fence with in Fiore’s system, at least not if one uses it in itself. It is however, a reach advantage that has to be matched, and thus the terribly (mutually) unsafe situation of spear versus spear occurs. As a conclusion, considering context and illustrations of spear fencing, I argue that the spear is only to be considered paired with other weapons, like dagger, or sword. In fact, following Fiore’s logic, we can assume he used the spear to close the distance to use a weapon he feels more in control with.https://bop.unibe.ch/apd/article/view/7703Fiore dei LiberiDuelSpearFight BookHEMAInterpretation of fighting techniques |
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| title | Interpretation of Fiore dei Liberi’s Spear Plays |
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| title_short | Interpretation of Fiore dei Liberi’s Spear Plays |
| title_sort | interpretation of fiore dei liberi s spear plays |
| topic | Fiore dei Liberi Duel Spear Fight Book HEMA Interpretation of fighting techniques |
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