Name: English Medieval Embroidery: Opus Anglicanum
SKU: YALEUNIVERSITYPRESS-160COLOR100B-WILLUS
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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). This sumptuously illustrated book draws on new research and detailed photography to offer an introduction to their design, production, and use. 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 today. Comparisons between their work and contemporary painting challenge modern assumptions about the hierarchy of artistic media. Contributors consider an outstanding range of surviving examples, highlighting their exquisite craftsmanship and exploring the world in which they were created.

Published in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum

Exhibition Schedule:

Victoria and Albert Museum, London
(October 2016–January 2017)

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PartNumber	160 color + 100 b-w illus.	Manufacturer	Yale University Press
Brand	Yale University Press	Editor	Browne, Clare
Editor	Davies, Glyn	Editor	Michael, M. A.
NumberOfItems	1	ReleaseDate	2016-11-29T00:00:01Z
Item Weight	4.20 Pounds	ItemDimensions	11.6 x 10.1 x 1Inches
binding	Hardcover	Amazon Category	Books » Arts & Photography » Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions
Amazon Category	Books » Arts & Photography » Design & Decorative Arts » Textile & Costume	Amazon Category	Books » Arts & Photography » Art History & Criticism » Art History
Amazon Category	Books » History » European History » Great Britain History	Amazon Category	Books » Crafts, Hobbies & Home » Antiques & Collectibles » Antique & Collectible Textiles & Costumes
EAN	9780300222005	ISBN	9780300222005
ISBN	0300222009

Weight	4.20 lbs

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