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The Bayeux Tapestry: Monument to a Norman Triumph Paperback – May 1, 1994

by Wolfgang Grape (Author)

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Grape, Wolfgang. The Bayeux Tapestry. Munich / London / New York, Prestel, 1994. 24 cm x 28 cm. 174 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Includes for example the following essays: Errors in Restoration? / A Single Designer? / Knowledge of Warfare and Weaponry? / Fantasy Architecture / Observation of Everyday Life / Details of Combat / Horses and Riders / The 'Last Supper' in the Norman Camp / Hunting Scenes / Drolleries / Shields on the Gunwale / Shields at Stem and Stern / Animal Heads / Pagan Customs / Harbour Works? / Turold / The Aelfgyva Mystery / Borders as Glosses? / Calendar Motifs, Pattern Books, Eroticism / A Winchester Relief / Anglo Saxon Continuity / Figures in Catalan Art / The Stylistic Arguments Summarized: A Norman Work / The Patron: Bishop Odo / William's Tactical Delay / Divergences from the Sources / Text and Image / A Number of Scribes? / Yarn Colours / Connections with Norse Textiles / Stylized Trees / Narrative Continuity / Trees as Participants / Critics within the Church etc. A theory that the Bayeaux tapestry originated in Bayeaux itself. (Amazon)

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190 pages
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English
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Prestel Pub
Publication date

May 1, 1994
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9.65 x 0.79 x 11.22 inches
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3791313657
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978-3791313658
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prestel Pub (May 1, 1994)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3791313657
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3791313658
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.33 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.65 x 0.79 x 11.22 inches

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Jack E. Holt, III

Tapestry comes alive in the exquisite photography

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2012

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I have read quite a few books about the Bayeux Tapestry over the years. When the opportunity came to give my old copy of this book as a gift to an up-and-coming amateur Medievalist, I took it.

But then I had to buy it for myself again. It surprised me -- but I missed having it on my shelf.

The images are outstanding. The explanations and translations are invaluable.

There are several competing theories for why the tapestry was created and where. This book alludes to them. But all those other books about the Tapestry range from the drily academic to the expansive and speculative. To some people, all the excitement about the Tapestry might seem like a bunch of 'fuss and bother' about an old (albeit large) wall-cloth!

This book INVOLVES you as the reader -- and as a spectator and participant -- it makes you love the work for itself.

This book shows you want all the fuss is really about.

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telegrem

Essential for the Bayeux nut

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2017

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Bayeux is a new obsession; I'm working on a couple of repro embroideries and it's fun doing the same stitches as those women did in the 11th century! The book is comprehensive as to history and photos.

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gary Landser at the front

Good read and good deal

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020

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Really good book and you can see the pictures clearly and the read is detailed and interesting without being overwhelming.

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Fernando Lopez

Great book.

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2014

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What an amazing book for history lovers. Great images, and a respectable essay from the author, regarding the origins and influences of this unique piece of history and art. The book is very explanatory and the author gives you an interesting point of view about where the tapestry was made. The images are delightful, you get the whole tapestry in color and at a good scale, with translations and a detailed explanation.

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diyguy

Love it.

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2015

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I bought this book after seeing the real thing at Bayeux. Very informative and lots of colorful pictures. Love it.

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homera1

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2015

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great, informative, aesthetic

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C. L Wilson

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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013

A little too scholarly and detailed for me, but absolutely the best pictures of the tapestry I've seen. Better almost than the real thing (which I have viewed), as a few were really, really close up, and you could actually make out the individual stitches. That made the whole thing come so alive. I do think the border has something to do with the main action.

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fantome

Uses of the Bayeux tapestry

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2006

The book includes a full reproduction of the tapestry sequence - an overview over 4 pages, with a full sequence of each scene then occupying (approx) a half A4 page taking 76 pages. Accompanying (under) the picture (plate) is a translation of the latin phrase is a commentary which attempts to relate to a historical context and/or event. In addition there are 80 pages of commentary about the tapestry (plus 6 pages of notes to the commentary ), including contemporary events, pictures of contemporary art, and highlighting the unknowns about its creation, as well as detailing its known history and restorations. In all useful for contemporary art & life, the Norman invasion as well as very informed information about the tapestry.

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Rosie Gamgee

it is not the most colourful but it is an excellent reference book to dip into when the fancy takes ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2014

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I have only received this book today but felt compelled to write a review about it.

Firstly, it is a large book, with high quality images of the Tapestry throughout, including the whole embroidery and also close-up of the more important panels. In fact, we are taken so close that we can see the threads of the fabric, the restoration work and every stitch of the needlework. Beneath each image is the wording, translation and also a commentary on the points is interest in the work.

So, if that isn't enough, secondly there are over 80 pages filled with three column text , giving essays about various aspects of the Tapestry in an erudite prose (well translated from the original German). There are sections on the borders, who made the Tapestry, whether it was made in England or France, everyday life depicted, the expertise of the depiction of the armour and horses' bridles, to list just some.

It is not the biggest book on the subject available, it is not the most colourful but it is an excellent reference book to dip into when the fancy takes you when you can enjoy the pictures and read a short section; I doubt you would read it cover to cover in one go.

I am really looking forward to favouring this over many weeks.

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rossella lavarini

Buon acquisto

Reviewed in Italy on November 4, 2014

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Buone le condizioni del libro, in linea con quanto dichiarato nell'offerta. Conoscevo già la pubblicazione ed ero interessata soprattutto alle condizioni dell'usato

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Mara I

Much Accurate, Very Reference

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2014

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Obtaining The Bayeux Tapestry by Wolfgang Grape was a life changing experience. I now understand exactly what Mr Grape thinks of all the theories about its origin and meaning, which I will apply to my own genesis and raison d'etre. All this fabulous validation plus a nice collection of colour plates makes this book as important to my existence as The Joy of Cooking by Irma Rombauer, and The Collected Works of Oscar Wilde. It is also the perfect size and weight to impress hipsters - and you can dance to it.

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