Scarica The Bayeux Tapestry. e più Guide, Progetti e Ricerche in PDF di Inglese solo su Docsity! The Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings. The Bayeux Tapestry is a remarkable historical artifact that narrates the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It is not a tapestry, but rather an embroidered "pictorial hanging”; it is 230 feet long and 20 inches wide. The tapestry would have originally been longer, as the last panels are missing. However, the majority survives and tells a captivating story. The story begins with Edward the Confessor's death and ends with the Battle of Hastings, where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II. The tapestry provides valuable information about the clothing, weapons, and architecture of the era. The Battle of Hastings is remembered by the chronicles of the time as a memorable battle, lasting a single day, from dawn until late at night, with an uncertain outcome until the last moment. The clash took place on 14 October 1066 at Battle, about 13 km from Hastings, and ended with a decisive Norman victory, which led to Duke William controlling England and becoming its king. The exact numbers of forces present at the battle are unknown as even modern estimates vary greatly. The composition of the forces is clearer; the Anglo-Saxon army was made up almost entirely of infantry and had few archers, while only about half of the invaders were infantry, with the remainder split evenly between cavalry and archers. The Bayeux Tapestry measures approximately 70 meters (230 feet) in length and 50 centimeters (20 inches) in width. It is believed to have been created in the late 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest. The exact authorship of the tapestry is unknown, but it is often attributed to skilled embroiderers in England or Normandy. The tapestry is composed of various colored woolen threads on a linen background. The images are embroidered using a combination of stem stitch, couching, and laid work techniques. The detailed scenes are presented in a continuous narrative, much like a comic strip, and depict the major events of the Norman Conquest. The Bayeux Tapestry stands as a masterpiece of medieval art and a testament to the historical events that shaped the course of England and France. Its embroidery and vivid storytelling make it an important trace for the past. It was most likely made in England by English embroiderers, and while we do not have a precise date for when the Bayeux Tapestry was created, the academic consensus is that it must have been produced very soon after the events it depicts. The tapestry was historically housed in the Bayeux Cathedral in France. Today, it is on display at the Bayeux Tapestry Museum, where visitors can view this extraordinary piece of history.
