The Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry by Lucien Musset, published by Boydell Press in 2023, offers an in-depth examination of this remarkable eleventh-century artifact. This new edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English, featuring a profusion of illustrations that enhance the understanding of the tapestry’s intricate design and historical significance. The work captures the vivid portrayal of events from 1064 to 1066, focusing on the contested accession to the English throne by William, Duke of Normandy.
Readers will find a detailed commentary accompanying each episode of the tapestry, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of its narrative. The book invites a closer look at the artistry and craftsmanship involved in this textile masterpiece, revealing insights into medieval art and history. With its full-color reproduction, this volume serves as both a visual delight and an informative resource for those interested in art, history, and the cultural context of Europe and Great Britain during the medieval period.
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A leading authority on the Bayeux Tapestry examines the work “frame by frame” in this profusely illustrated and annotated volume.
The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most extraordinary artefacts to survive from the eleventh century: a fragile web of woollen thread on linen, its brilliant colours undimmed after nearly a thousand years. The events of the years 1064 to 1066 surrounding the contested accession to the English throne of William, Duke of Normandy are so vividly portrayed that you can almost watch the artists’ minds at work as they created it.
This beautiful full-colour reproduction of the entire Tapestry includes a detailed commentary alongside each episode, so you can follow the story blow by blow.
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