Mckenna Form- Embroidery Function- To tell the story of William's conquest of England Content- Flat figures, no background Context- Located in the Bayeux cathedral in France Tradition- Tells a story similar to Roman narratives. Interpretation- It is unknown as to how this tapestry is to be displayed, it may of been hung on a wall in a hall. Artistic intent- Meant to show the treachery of Harold of England, who betrayed Willam by breaking his vow of loyalty. Audience response- Commissioned by Bishop Odo.
Nandini Form:Linen Function: To commemorate the win of the Normans Content:Foot soldiers carrying spears and axes Context: Is actually an embroidery Tradition: Contains registers that help tell the story Interpretation: Probably designed by a man and executed by a woman Artistic Intent: To show scenes of everyday life Audience Response: made within a generation of the war -- important because first that was made this close to the actual event
Mckenna
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Function- To tell the story of William's conquest of England
Content- Flat figures, no background
Context- Located in the Bayeux cathedral in France
Tradition- Tells a story similar to Roman narratives.
Interpretation- It is unknown as to how this tapestry is to be displayed, it may of been hung on a wall in a hall.
Artistic intent- Meant to show the treachery of Harold of England, who betrayed Willam by breaking his vow of loyalty.
Audience response- Commissioned by Bishop Odo.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm:Linen
Function: To commemorate the win of the Normans
Content:Foot soldiers carrying spears and axes
Context: Is actually an embroidery
Tradition: Contains registers that help tell the story
Interpretation: Probably designed by a man and executed by a woman
Artistic Intent: To show scenes of everyday life
Audience Response: made within a generation of the war -- important because first that was made this close to the actual event