Introduction
The Bayeux tapestry is a name derived from a French name Tapisserie de Bayeux for an embroidered cloth which is normally assumes to be an actual tapestry. This clothe has a measurement of about 70 meters long which illustrates the events leading to the Norman conquest of England that entails the famous William, Duke of Normandy. As a mode of rumor that was created in the in the eighteenth century, the Bayeux Tapestry was known to be the work of the Conqueror’s queen (Bruce, 2).
As the rumors were, there is no type of evidence existing whether internal or external. The Bayeux is not a Tapestry with evidence based on the fact that it is not woven but on the contrary it is embroidered. This embroidery is based on a woolen thread that constitute of eight different colors (Wilson, 71). The quality of the dye used to create it were the best of their kind. This helped sustaining its beautiful view even under the exposure to the daily scotching sun which as it was often displayed to the public to enhance its effectiveness.
The Tapestry was quit important owing to the fact it was perfectly suited under the context at which it was formally revealed to the public. This form of a cloth gave a positive image of impression to the public on the importance of maintaining ones faith in order to reflect the sanctity regarding the oaths that they were sworn into. It also greatly impacted on acting as a reminder to the people of the risks that they would incur if they made a mistake of breaching them (Maclagan, 31).
On the other hand, the Tapestry that sounded almost similar to the Bayeux, formed part of the décor that constituted of the chamber of Countess Adela of Blois who was the daughter to William (the Conqueror). This took a huge influence in holding the daughter’s legacy over so many centuries.
The most interesting feature of this tapestry is it captivating artistic skills used in it making. It portrays the best article of its time by its clarity due to the professionalism in appliance of the different colors. The use of the eight different colors to bring out a colorful article that does not only keep entertain the observers mind but also impacts on bringing out the intended message to the viewer (Bruce, 151). The initial five beautiful colors include blue green, terracotta, light green, grey blue and buff. In the article, the artist brings in an extremely deep dark blue, yellow and at some point snares some little dark green color in the pictorial narrative which makes it professionally rich with a taste of class in its presentation.
The so called Tapestry has been a major boost to the growth and innovativeness of the British writers. In reference to the article, “Monument to a Norman triumph,” there are a more than four hundred publications in relation to the strip of Linen cloth that was embroidered by a woolen thread. This pictorial history entailing the England’s conquest by the Normans as in the year 1066 is a very unique article which is quit enigmatic in many different ways (Maclagan, 193).
Apart from the strong history that this artistic work carries, the Bayeux Tapestry serves as a great contributor of capital to the country as it serves as a main tourist attraction for many foreign countries citizens. Despite of it being a simple, very long but narrow hanging that is embroidered by the writings and the images
The use of the Bayeux to narrate a story is one of the most captivating factors makes the article quit interesting. Norman Romanesque uses his unfathomable skills to compose a complete story of William’s conquest of the mighty England. He gradually begins with Halley’s Comets appearance where he avoids mentioning Harold’s voyage and that of the Breton expedition. In this article we the writer takes great precaution so as not to include the oath for own known reasons (Wilson, 210).
The pictures gives the reader a motivation to read more has it also tells of the adventurous life that people lived in the early eighteenth century. From the picture, one can tell that this community used to rare live due to the presence of thirty seven buildings, the forty one sheep and forty nine trees. It is quick encouraging knowing one form of communication to be that of letter due to the present of a total of the two thousand letters.
Another important pictorial aspect that makes the Tapestry more pleasant is the presentation of the idiosyncrasies. As an example to this, the narrative displays Bishop Odo who is also Williams half-brother featuring prominently although it clearly shows he did not play a relatively decisive political responsibility either during the conquest or earlier before it started. The story unfolds as the preparations for the long awaited invasion get underway (Maclagan, 241). We can observe the Bishop setting himself at the center of the stage like a deputy of the monarchy. This depicts the type of leadership this community had and how their leaders were treated with great respect and honor.
It is quite interesting how the artistes display the knowledge of weaponry and warfare that the knights used during that period. The artist uses ones skills and ideologies one personally has to clearly display the main weaponry used. From the picture, one can easily identify the swords, spears and shields that the warriors used as their types of defensive weapons. The view of the Bayeux can also derive the fact that these fighters used to canoes in times of naval war as the picture that shows armed strong men with very fierce weapons in the canoes looking so brave as though going for war and other with smiley cheerful faces as though coming from a victorious battle (Bruce, 411).
An example is Battle of the Hastings that was fought on the 14th of October 1066. This battle is estimated to have occurred three months just after Battle of Stamford Bridge. As explained in the context, the English are observed to fight on food which gives the stamina behind the shield wall while the German ride on horses. The picture carries a heavy message which displays two dead. On a closer look, one can get the two identities of the knights who are named Gyrth and Leofwine (the Harold’s brother). This art was intentionally made specifically in the memory of the two brave brothers and the other loyal knights who selflessly placed their lives at the wall front for the sake of defending their beloved nation. In regards to this, specialist in medieval assuredly pointed out that the fact that the designer had a highly recommendable level of expertise on Norman cavalry skills and techniques (Maclagan, 417).
Conclusion
The Bayeux Tapestry is a very valuable artistic figure from the ancient world that should be maintained and protected for as long as time can allow. The pictures, writing and letters in the Tapestry carried very rich information from the ancient world that can be of great use in today’s historical study and researches. It is realistic to base the Tapestry cite as museum where individuals from all over the world to come and evidence the work of art that existed many centuries ago. On the other hand, the Tapestry has proved to be a reliable source of income for Britain as many adventurers and tourist from within and outside the country visit the Tapestry cite daily to witness the unfathomable work of art that has lasted for this long.
Works Cited
Bruce, J C. The Bayeux Tapestry: The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest. New York: Dorset Press, 1987. Print.
Maclagan, Eric R. D. The Bayeux Tapestry. London: Penguin Books Ltd, 1943. Print.
Wilson, David M. The Bayeux Tapestry: The Complete Tapestry in Color. New York: A.A. Knopf, 1985. Print.
