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Describes the historical background and physical characteristics of the eleventh century tapesty, and explains the events it portrays
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About the Author
David MacKenzie Wilson is a British archaeologist, art historian, and museum curator.
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Not long after the Norman invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, needleworkersprobably Englishcreated an embroidered strip of linen, 231 feet in length, depicting the battle and the political maneuvering that led up to it. The Bayeux Tapestry, as it is now called, is unique as a pictorial chronicle of these events. While its freize-like style is often compared to a cartoon strip, the wall hanging reveals naturalistic artistry and shows vivid details of daily life, of food and furniture, ships and armor in medieval times. This elegant, slipcased volume, adorned with gold-leaf lettering and attractive endpapers, is the first full and accurate color reproduction of the entire embroidery. The original running commentary in Latin has been duly translated, essays give historical background, and a pull-out section of captions enables readers to follow the sometimes confusing story. BOMC selection. October 30
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- PublisherKnopf
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 0394547934
- ISBN 13 9780394547930
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages234
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