An introduction to the design, production and use of luxury embroideries in medieval England (c. 1200-1530)
In medieval Europe, embroidered textiles were indispensable symbols of wealth and power. Owing to their quality, complexity and magnificence, English embroideries enjoyed international demand and can be traced in Continental sources as opus anglicanum (English work). Essays by leading experts explore the embroideries' artistic and social context, while catalogue entries examine individual masterpieces. Medieval embroiderers lived in a tightly knit community in London, and many were women who can be identified by name. Comparisons between their work and contemporary painting challenge modern assumptions about the hierarchy of artistic media. Contributors consider an outstanding range of examples, highlighting their craftsmanship and exploring the world in which they were created.
| ISBN: | 9780300259988 |
| Publication date: | 13th August 2021 |
| Author: | Victoria and Albert Museum |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 324 pages |
| Genres: |
Textile artworks Exhibition catalogues and specific collections Fashion and textile design European history History and Archaeology Antiques, vintage and collectables: carpets, rugs and textiles |
An introduction to the design, production and use of luxury embroideries in medieval England (c. 1200-1530)
In medieval Europe, embroidered textiles were indispensable symbols of wealth and power. Owing to their quality, complexity and magnificence, English embroideries enjoyed international demand and can be traced in Continental sources as opus anglicanum (English work). Essays by leading experts explore the embroideries' artistic and social context, while catalogue entries examine individual masterpieces. Medieval embroiderers lived in a tightly knit community in London, and many were women who can be identified by name. Comparisons between their work and contemporary painting challenge modern assumptions about the hierarchy of artistic media. Contributors consider an outstanding range of examples, highlighting their craftsmanship and exploring the world in which they were created.
English Medieval Embroidery features in the following genres: Textile artworks, Exhibition catalogues and specific collections, Fashion and textile design, European history, History and Archaeology, Antiques, vintage and collectables: carpets, rugs and textiles
English Medieval Embroidery is available in Paperback
English Medieval Embroidery was written by Victoria and Albert Museum and published by Yale University Press
English Medieval Embroidery has 324 pages
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