Flemish Tapestry
Edition: New Ed edition
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: March 1, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 383
ISBN-13: 9780810933453
Subjects: History of art & design styles: c 1400 to c 1600; History of art & design styles: c 1600 to c 1800; Tapestries & hangings; c 1500 to c 1600; c 1600 to c 1700; c 1700 to c 1800; Tapestry, Flemish; Tapestry; Art & Art Instruction; Art; Belgium; Design - Textile & Costume; European; Art / General; History
Description: "This is the first complete reference book to give an overview of Flemish tapestry history; spanning the period from the fifteenth century to shortly before the French Revolution. Each chapter discusses different production centres and documents workshops, designers, patrons, iconography and use, providing comprehensive coverage of topics such as Italian designers, international trade, royal patronage and the influence of Rubens."--BOOK JACKET.