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Tapestry
 Websites presented in alphabetical order D-Day Museum & Overlord Embroidery 
 The Web site for this Portsmouth, England, museum highlights the events surrounding the June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion and related World War II history. "D-Day Memories" features images and essays on D-Day. The "Overlord Embroidery" is an "83-metre-long" tapestry that depicts the people and events of the Allied invasion of Normandy. Also include D-Day questions and answers, essays, links, and more. http://www.ddaymuseum.co.uk Topics: Crafts, Holidays and Observances Individually, Museums by Place, World War II Last updated May 30, 2007 The Divine Art: Four Centuries of European Tapestries
Companion website to this 2008-2009 exhibit that featured life-sized tapestries from the 15th through the 18th century, depicting "allegories, biblical and Christian themes, events from ancient history, and mythological scenes, as well as representations of everyday life and verdures." Features illustrated essays on the use and function of tapestries, weaving structures, color in tapestries, and more. Includes a map and selected works from the exhibit. From the Art Institute of Chicago. http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/exhibitions/divineart/index Topics: Crafts Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Fort Vancouver Tapestry
This site describes a project in Washington state "to honor and celebrate Clark County's unique history through a hand-stitched, wool-on-linen textile narrative." A slide show presents eight of the proposed 70 tapestry panels. Site includes details about the sponsorship and design of the panels, artist information, endorsements, photos of project volunteers, and newsletters. Searchable. The project is housed at the Washington State School for the Deaf. http://www.fortvancouvertapestry.com/ Topics: Crafts Last updated Aug 25, 2006 Ornament and Pattern: Pre-Victorian to Art Deco
"Several thousand images from nearly 100 volumes on decorative art and surface ornament, mainly portfolios of plates, pattern books, and scrapbook compilations." Find images of flowers, animals, butterflies, house colors, ceramics, and more. Many images are from French publications. From the New York Public Library (NYPL). http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/dgexplore.cfm?topic=all&col_id=163 Topics: Art, Crafts Last updated May 12, 2009 The Unicorn Tapestries
"The Unicorn Tapestries are among the most popular attractions at The Cloisters, which houses part of the Metropolitan Museum's splendid collection from medieval Europe." This site presents detailed images and information about the flora, fauna, clothing, and symbolism of these seven textile artworks depicting a unicorn hunt. Also provides information about the weaving process and the Cloisters branch of the New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art, videos, and a bibliography. http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/unicorn/unicorn_splash.htm Topics: Crafts Last updated Jan 21, 2004 |
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