History oF Tapestry

First attested in English in 1467, the word tapestry derives fromOld French tapisserie, from tapisser, meaning "to cover with

heavy fabric, to carpet.

Tepestry is the form of textile art traditionally woven on avertical loom . The weft threads are usually wool or cotton, but

may include silk, gold, silver, or other alternatives.

The use of tapestries in Western Europe mainly forthe decoration of churches and monasteries

although no examples of these early wall-hangingsremain

History of Tapestry Art

14th Century Tapestries

At that time the most highlydeveloped centres of tapestryproduction were located inParis and Flanders. The mostimportant of these werecreated by Parisian weavers.

15th Century Tapestries

The finest tapestry art of the15th century was created in theFlemish cities of Arras, Tournai,and Brussels.15th century,Brussels developed a reputationfor its production of "tapis d'or".

16th Century Tapestries

Two new trends emerged in the16th century. The first wasengendered by war andpersecution in Flanders, whichcaused many Flemish weavers toflee and led to the scattering ofthe Flemish tapestry industry.

17th and 18th Century Tapestries

A lighter type of design cartoon,signalling the coming Rococostyle, was introduced intotapestry design by thedecorative creations, notablythe grotesques, of ClaudeAudran III .

19th and 20th CenturyTapestries

Most 19th century tapestrieswere reproductions ofpaintings or previously wovendesigns. Apestry designs werebecoming increasinglyabstract in 20th century.

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