Tapestries, Their Origin, History and Renaissance

By George Leland Hunter

Book Overview

Tapestries: Their Origin, History And Renaissance (1912) is a comprehensive book written by George Leland Hunter that explores the history, origin, and revival of tapestries. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part discussing the origins of tapestries and their development in various regions such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The second part focuses on the history of tapestries during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, highlighting notable tapestries and their significance in art and culture. The final part of the book explores the revival of tapestries in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with a focus on the Arts and Crafts movement and the role of artists such as William Morris in the revival. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of tapestries, making it an ideal resource for anyone interested in the history and artistry of this unique form of textile art.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165940086
• ISBN13: 9781165940080
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"