By Thomas P. Campbell
Luxurious, beautiful, and portable, tapestry was the preeminent art form of the Tudor court. Henry VIII amassed an unrivaled collection over the course of his reign, now celebrated as one of the greatest in Europe. Museum curator Thomas Campbell weaves the history of this magnificent collection into the life of the king with an engaging narrative style. Now largely dispersed or destroyed, Henry’s extensive inventory is here reassembled and reveals how, through tapestry, Henry identified himself with historic, religious, and mythological figures, putting England in dialogue—and competition—with the leading courts of Europe, while promoting his own religious and political agendas at home. Sumptuously illustrated, this volume sheds new light on the Tudor political and artistic culture and the court’s response to Renaissance aesthetic ideals, and offers a new perspective on the life of Henry VIII.
440 pages, 320 illustrations (206 in full color), 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Hardcover.
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