The Bayeux tapestry The complete tapestry in color

David M. Wilson, 1931-

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Published
New York, N.Y. : Thames & Hudson 2004.
Language
English
Main Author
David M. Wilson, 1931- (-)
Item Description
Originally published in 1985.
Physical Description
234 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), map, geneal. table ; 35 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-233) and index.
ISBN
9780500251225
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Not long after the Norman invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, needleworkersprobably Englishcreated an embroidered strip of linen, 231 feet in length, depicting the battle and the political maneuvering that led up to it. The Bayeux Tapestry, as it is now called, is unique as a pictorial chronicle of these events. While its freize-like style is often compared to a cartoon strip, the wall hanging reveals naturalistic artistry and shows vivid details of daily life, of food and furniture, ships and armor in medieval times. This elegant, slipcased volume, adorned with gold-leaf lettering and attractive endpapers, is the first full and accurate color reproduction of the entire embroidery. The original running commentary in Latin has been duly translated, essays give historical background, and a pull-out section of captions enables readers to follow the sometimes confusing story. BOMC selection. October 30 (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

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Review by Library Journal Review

The fragile Bayeux Tapestry, housed in a museum in Normandy, retells the story of conflict between Saxon and Norman that led to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 C.E. Though it has been widely examined, Wilson (The Northern World), former director of the British Museum, here offers a fine portrayal of this 1000-year-old artifact. This is the revision of a book first published in 1985, and it offers several improvements: its organization is more polished, the layout is more crisp, and the text has been adapted for educated lay readers. However, the commentary concerning the inscriptions and vignettes of the tapestry was better arranged in the first edition, following along under the color plates of the tapestry. In this edition, the comments are separate from the plates, forcing readers to flip back and forth. Size is a real plus with this new edition, since the font is bigger and the illustrations show every stitch (and, sadly, every bit of deterioration). If you own the original, this update is not essential. If not, it is a worthy purchase. Recommended for larger libraries. Karen Ellis, Nicholson Memorial Lib. Syst., Garland, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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