Tapestries (Sheen Rosita)(Paperback / softback)

An introduction to the beautiful history of tapestries and how they were made, from medieval times to the modern day.Tapestries have been an enigmatic form of artwork for hundreds of years, with woven narratives stretching across the centuries. However, much about their history remains shrouded in mystery. Why were they made? Who were they for? Why do they so often look blue? In this detailed introduction to the history of tapestries, Rosita Sheen answers these and other questions about these masterpieces of the past, as well as exploring the continued development of the art form in modern times. To this day, tapestries continue to be woven by talented amateurs in their homes -- perhaps using little more than wool and an old picture frame; and there are also highly skilled people in studios and workshops across Europe producing vibrant, modern designs to decorate
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