Tapestry :.

Tapestry

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Brief Introduction and Quickfacts
Detailed Description
Artists and Paintings
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Overview and quickfacts

Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven by hand on a loom. Tapestries have been used for centuries as wall hangings and floor coverings, and are now produced in a wide variety of techniques, styles and materials. Tapestry is often associated with rich and luxurious fabrics, but can be made from a wide range of materials, including wool, cotton, linen, silk, and even synthetic fibers. The most common tapestry weave is the plain weave, in which the warp and weft threads are interlaced in a simple over-under pattern. Tapestries can be created in a wide variety of styles, from the highly detailed and realistic to the abstract and geometric. Traditional tapestries often feature complex patterns and images, while modern tapestries may be more minimalist in design. Tapestry is a versatile and durable art form that can be used to add color, texture and interest to any space. Whether you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary tapestry, there’s sure to be a style that suits your taste.

The art style is also known as: Rug, Carpet, Mat
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism

1. William Morris (1834-1896) 2. Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) 3. John Ruskin (1819-1900) 4. Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) 5. Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) 6. Ford Madox Brown (1821-1893) 7. Phillip Webb (1831-1915) 8. Charles Edward Perugini (1839-1918) 9. Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) 10. Walter Crane (1845-1915) 11. Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) 12. Charles Ricketts (1866-1931) 13. Charles Shannon (1863-1937) 14. William Nicholson (1872-1949) 15. Eric Gill (1882-1940) 16. Dora Carrington (1893-1932) 17. Paul Nash (1889-1946) 18. Edward Wadsworth (1889-1949) 19. John Piper (1903-1992) 20. Graham Sutherland (1903-1980) 21. Keith Vaughan (1912-1977) 22. John Minton (1917-1957) 23. Robert MacBryde (1913-1966) 24. Edward Bawden (1903-1989) 25. John Craxton (1922-2009) 26. Michael Ayrton (1921-1975) 27. Peter Lanyon (1918-1964) 28. Roger Fry (1866-1934) 29. Duncan Grant (1885-1978) 30. Vanessa Bell (1879-1961)

1. The Bayeux Tapestry (c. 1066) 2. The Hunt of the Unicorn Tapestries (c. 1495-1505) 3. The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries (c. 1485-1490) 4. The Raphael Tapestry (c. 1515-1519) 5. The Sistine Chapel Tapestries (c. 1512-1515) 6. The Stirling Heads Tapestry (c. 1540-1542) 7. The Gobelins Tapestry (c. 1662-1688) 8. The Beauvais Tapestry (c. 1664-1667) 9. The Mortlake Tapestry (c. 1619-1625) 10. The Arras Tapestry (c. 1460-1475) 11. The Burrell Tapestry (c. 1470-1480) 12. The Devonshire Hunting Tapestry (c. 1526-1528) 13. The Ghent Altarpiece Tapestry (c. 1515) 14. The Hunt of the White Hart Tapestry (c. 1366-1367) 15. The Lille Tapestry (c. 1540-1550) 16. The Merton Tapestry (c. 1260-1280) 17. The Oudenaarde Tapestry (c. 1700-1725) 18. The Pisa Tapestry (c. 1340-1350) 19. The Saint-Chamond Tapestry (c. 1550-1560) 20. The Saintes Tapestry (c. 1290-1300) 21. The Verdun Tapestry (c. 1370-1380) 22. The Winchester Tapestry (c. 1360-1370) 23. The Amiens Tapestry (c. 1270-1280) 24. The Angers Tapestry (c. 1373-1380) 25. The Arundel Tapestry (c. 1390-1400) 26. The Conches Tapestry (c. 1125-1135) 27. The Coronation Tapestry (c. 1300) 28. The Harrow Tapestry (c. 1310-1320) 29. The La Tène Tapestry (c. 150-50 BC) 30. The Unicorn Tapestry (c. 1495-1505)

Detailed Description

Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven on a loom. It is composed of two sets of interlaced threads, the warp and the weft, which are perpendicular to each other. The weft is woven in and out of the warp to create a fabric. Tapestries are often heavy and can be used as wall hangings or furniture coverings. Tapestry is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the Bronze Age. It spread to Europe during the Renaissance, where it was used to decorate the homes of the wealthy. In the 18th century, tapestries were often used as upholstery for furniture. Today, tapestries are still made by hand, but they are also produced by machine. Some famous tapestries include the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the Norman Conquest of England, and the Gobelins Tapestry, which depicts the life of Louis XIV. Tapestries can also be found in the form of rugs and carpets.