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The Bayeux Tapestry The Bayeux Tapestry (1070-80, Fig. 1) is, in fact, not a tapestry at all. It is a piece of linen cloth embroidered with wool thread, that measures about 200 feet in length and three feet in width. The cloth is embroidered with images, ranging from battle scenes (Fig. 2) to banquets (Fig. 3) to Halley’s Comet (Fig. 4). The colors are muted, including dark blue, yellow, rust red, grey, and green. The proportions are unnatural and there seems to be no care given to liner perspective

The Bayeux Tapestry was produced shortly after the Conquest of England in 1066. Shichtman writes that "throughout the Middle Ages both churchmen as well as secular writers were attempting to come to terms with a conception of time and history still undergoing revision." This Tapestry tries to grapple with recording history in the Middle Ages, as it details the Story of William the Conqueror defeating Harold the Earl of Wessex at the Battle of Hastings. While the Tapestry depicts numerous men, who

Bayeux Tapestry Experience Rachel Louderback HUM111 Professor Lafferty May 27, 2012 It was an honor to fight for Duke William's right to be crowned King in the battle of Hastings on the 14th of October 1066. The battle of Hastings was one of the most memorable and successful battles that I have ever participated in as a Norman soldier. The Duke of Normandy, William, prepared for the battle against the King of England, Harold, months in advance. It all

The Bayeux Tapestry is 230 feet (70 meters) long and 20 inches (50 cm) wide. The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the story of the Norman conquest of England in the year of 1066 C.E. The story shows that on the year 1066 C.E. a struggle for the throne of England between William the Duke of Normandy and Harold the Earl of Wessex which ultimate leads to the invasion of the Normans and the ascension of the first Norman King of England The Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in Bayeux, in Normandy France. Due to the

‘The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most celebrated artifacts of the medieval world’ (1) (see illustration 1). This unique and iconic historic object was produced in the 11th century and is not actually a tapestry but a piece of embroidery . It has been used by many historians as an important reference document and source of information as it was produced within a short period of time after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The events leading up to the battle and the conflict itself are depicted in

The Bayeux Tapestry is a 230-foot-long enigma. Although the historical events that inspired its creation are well known, there are still many aspects of the tapestry that remain a mystery and a range of theories to explain certain contested phenomena. There is still discrepancy over the basic facts of the tapestry such as where it was made, and who even commissioned it. However, one aspect that has many interpretations are the borders surrounding the main narrative. The borders stretch, uninterrupted

Name:Shantay Osbourne ARTH 499 The Bayeux Tapestry Embroidery The confessor by the name of Edward lost his life in the year 1066 5th of January, and the following day Harold Godwinson became the next king. According to history, the Duke of Normandy who was later known as William the Conqueror on the spot started the process that would to him get conquest of England through the battle of Hastings on the 14th of October (Bartlett). There are many questions; there is only one source that can be able

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The three pieces of Art chosen to be discussed in this essay range in style and meaning but all seem to tie together a symbol of power. In Sutton Hoo the wealth is shown through the purse lid and it exquisite components it was made from, the Bayeux Tapestry shows the power of the Norman Conquest and their leader William the conquer, and finally the immaculate Sistine Chapel with emphasis on The Creation of Adam that shows the power of God and also the skill of Michelangelo. The Roman Legions withdrew

Part A - The Bayeux Tapestry as a historical source The Bayeux Tapestry is a primary source. The Bayeux Tapestry is a primary source of history because it was created just after the Battle of Hasting, which took place on the 14th of October 1066 A.D/C.E. The Bayeux Tapestry was created in the 11th Century. The person who commissioned the Bayeux Tapestry was Bishop Odo. Bishop Odo was the half-brother of Duke William, who was the leader of the Normans. He created the Bayeux Tapestry in honour of