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Description
Sharing deep cultural value and timeless design, Manopoulos Chess sets are created through the skills of gifted sculptors, designers, and craftsmen. Each chess set showcases aspects of Greek civilization and European history, from playing pieces which draw on notable historical and mythical figures and famous works of art, to themes taken straight from the history and mythology of Greece, Manopoulos Chess sets are sure to inspire.
Named for a period of time characterized as a “rebirth” after the darkness of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance Chess set symbolizes the return of European culture to an interest in literature, philosophy, art, science, architecture, and politics, mimicking the Greek values of antiquity.
The Chessmen
The figures are gracefully thin and symbolically decorated, according to the slender aesthetics of the period. The King and the Queen reflect a more individualistic view of man, while the Knight combines influences of an increased awareness of nature, and the Rook represents a revival of classical learning. The Renaissance period was a cultural awakening in the art world. Advances in perspective and the depiction of human anatomy resulted in a trend of increasing naturalism in Renaissance sculpture, in which human and animal figures were depicted with startling life likeness.
About the Brand
Manopoulos has been creating premium quality board games since 1972. Traditional craftsmanship and flawless manufacturing techniques, handed down from generation to generation are reflected in each backgammon and chess set they design, carrying on the Manopoulos’ legacy through uncompromising demands of style, materials, and workmanship.
Using traditional art techniques and exquisite craftsmanship, each game is the result of gifted sculptors, designers, and talented craftsmen working together to create unique pieces of art for your home and enjoyment.
Product Details
Handcrafted in Greece.
Product type: Chess set
Chessboard specification:
Material: Brass
Color: Blue
Dimensions: (40.5 x 40.5) cm
Chessmen specification:
Material: Zinc Alloy 5
Colors: Brown, and Gold
Weight (per chess set): 5 kg
Product care:
* The products must not come in contact with chemicals.
* Avoid humidity and water contact.
* Clean by using a dry cloth.
Packaging: Packaged in a paperboard box with flip-top opening and glossy finish, imprinted with the Manopoulos logo.
Packaging dimensions: (L 42.5 x W 42.5 x H 7) cm