European Tapestry: In the Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.: Minneapolis Inst of Arts. New. 1994. Hardcover. 0810932628 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - FLAWLESS COPY, BRAND NEW, PRISTINE, NEVER OPENED-- 476 pages. " This is an excellent study of an artistic medium lacking the popularity and attendant glamour of most other visual arts. Although mostly known among cogno- scenti, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts' collection of tapestries is one of the best in the nation. Some 41 of these 'woven paintings,' representing all the major tapestry-weaving centers of Western Europe between 1400 and 1800, are thoroughly analyzed and documented by large color illustrations. Art historian Adelson, writing in a mildly technical but readable style, discusses the history, design, and subjects of each individual work, excelling particularly in explaining the often obscure symbolism employed by the now-anonymous designers and weavers. This book is a wonderful example of how a regional museum has highlighted and promoted a world-class collection in a medium that's generally given less attention at more prominent institutions." (from Library Journal) -- with a bonus offer-- .