OwenCrocker, Gale R.
The Bayeux Tapestry: Collected Papers (Variorum Collected Studies)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780367601843
- author:
- OwenCrocker, Gale R.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 374
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 16.8 x 2.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Bayeux Tapestry Collected Papers by Gale R. Owen-Crocker explores the intricate narrative structure and artistic techniques behind one of the world's most famous medieval artifacts. This collection of 15 papers delves into the tapestry's sophisticated design, examining the context in which each image was created and the hands that brought it to life. The author reveals a complex web of influences, from Roman sources to the skills of medieval needleworkers. Through meticulous analysis, Owen-Crocker sheds new light on this 11th-century masterpiece, uncovering its underlying conception and style, as well as the creative decisions made by its various craftsmen.
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