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Tapestries: Their Origin, History And Renaissance (1912) is a comprehensive book written by George Leland Hunter, which explores the history and evolution of tapestries. The book delves into the origins of tapestries, tracing their roots back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece. It then moves on to explore the development of tapestries in medieval Europe, where they were used to decorate castles and palaces.The author also examines the techniques used to create tapestries, including weaving and embroidery, and the materials used, such as silk, wool, and gold thread. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the symbolism and imagery depicted in tapestries, which often conveyed political or religious messages.The Renaissance period saw a renewed interest in tapestries, and the book explores this revival in detail, examining the works of famous tapestry designers such as Raphael and Rubens. The author also looks at the impact of tapestries on art and design, and their continued popularity in modern times.Overall, Tapestries: Their Origin, History And Renaissance is a fascinating exploration of the history and significance of tapestries, offering a comprehensive overview of this intricate and beautiful art form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Auteur(s) :
- Editeur:
Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 452
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781104660000
- Date de parution :
- 13-06-09
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 598 g
