| 1.3 Heraldry becomes pure symbolism
TRANSITION FROM PHYSICAL TO SYMBOLIC
With the end of the era of the knights in the 16th century,
heraldry changed from a practical need to pure symbolism.
Freed from the actual shield, heraldic artists introduced
new shapes.
Supporters originated from the engravers' desire to fill
the space between the shield and the edge of round objects like seals or
coins.
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