The Bayeux Tapestry. Monument to a Norman Triumph

by Wolfgang Grape, David Britt (Translator)

A theory that the Bayeaux tapestry originated in Bayeaux itself.

Genres: History, Art

190 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1994

Reviews

[Julie Yates]

This work espouses the view that the Tapestry is purely Norman without the "hidden English sympathies" other authors have put forth. Should be read as a counterpoint to works such as Bridgeford's "1066: The hidden History in the Bayeux Tapestry" and [the classic] Bernstein "The Mystery of the Bayeux Tapestry"

[DavidB · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent study guide complete with color reproductions of the entire time 70+ meter textile work, as well as about 50 pages of black and white reproductions of contextually related art and craft works. Seventeen essays explore historically related material e.g. Reportage or Imagination?; The Borders; Anglo-Saxon Workmanship?; ThenEmbroidery Technique and its Norse Antecedents. Also, Map; Chronology; Index of Names.

[Commander Law · Rating 3 out of 5]

That was a detailed exploration of the tapestry, the people involved, the times, and contemporary artistic environment. Fascinating the amount of academic work surrounding this time and places but also the range of opinions on all matter of surrounding topics.

[Allison6876 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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