Medieval Life and Leisure In the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries |
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| Author:
| Woolley, Linda |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85177-376-3 |
| Publication Date: | May 2007 |
| Publisher: | V&A Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $59.99 |
Book Description:
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Offering a unique insight in rich detail into the world of the late Middle Ages, this book celebrates the four magnificent Devonshire Tapestries at the V&A- among the greatest 15-century tapestries to survive the ravages of time. They provide a vivid picture of medieval life through images of the hunt in all its forms and of medieval dress and fashion. Includes pull-out plates showing the complete tapestries in all their glory.
Offering a unique insight in rich detail into the world of the late Middle Ages, this book celebrates the four magnificent Devonshire Tapestries at the V&A- among the greatest 15-century tapestries to survive the ravages of time. They provide a vivid picture of medieval life through images of the hunt in all its forms and of medieval dress and fashion. Includes pull-out plates showing the complete tapestries in all their glory.