02327cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000400012624500220016626400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450801680040552013510057353400450192465300130196985600430198226151UtSlPG20260610133611.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12027941  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aCandee, Helen Churchill,d1861-194914aThe Tapestry Book 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-07-30  aProduced by Eileen Gormly, Alicia Williams (who did the
scanning, image prep, and OCR), Sam W. and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"The Tapestry Book" by Helen Churchill Candee is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricacies and history of tapestry as a form of art, detailing its evolution from antiquity to modern times. The author delves into various styles and periods, emphasizing the importance of tapestries in enhancing the beauty of homes and public spaces while also reflecting on the societal changes that influenced their design and creation.  The opening of this work introduces the reader to the contemporary appreciation and rising value of tapestries in America, alongside a brief commentary on the commercial and artistic motivations surrounding their collection. Candee emphasizes the need for a deep understanding of tapestries, advocating for a careful study that includes visits to museums and exhibitions. She sets the stage for a historical journey through the art form, illustrating the rich traditions of tapestry-making from ancient civilizations through the Gothic and Renaissance periods, highlighting the craftsmanship involved and the cultural contexts of various eras. This introduction hints at a comprehensive exploration of the significance and artistry of tapestries, making it an enticing read for those interested in art history and decorative arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTapestry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26151