tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post6461871155323626946..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Bayeux Tapestry and Opus Anglicanum ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45356833725162801672016-12-06T08:01:35.045+00:002016-12-06T08:01:35.045+00:00@ Robert - I know ... doing anything 1,000, 500 ye...@ Robert - I know ... doing anything 1,000, 500 years ago ... is challenging to think about with our 20th and 21st C minds ... but the things produced are quite extraordinary ... <br /><br />@ Nila - I've never particularly thought about textiles and history .. but what you say is so right and I must now pay more attention and look more closely. How brilliant your son has visited the Tapestry ... I expect you'll get there soon. I'm sure you'll have enjoyed the V&A posts ... and it is a brilliant museum - one I need to spend more time visiting ... <br /><br />@ Karen - it is extraordinary to think of 800 years ago ... but it has survived. It is a work of art ... and I'm sure tells us so much ... <br /><br />@ Tara - the miniatures as well as this enormous and beautiful art work ... as you say without technology, or drafts, or .... We couldn't do it ... but could they type? No doubt they'd have been quicker learning than we are ... I took a year, but I'm sure others took much less time. No worries about the visiting - always good to see you ... <br /><br />@ Christine - I must get to see it over in Bayeux. Ah that's a good idea ... so many knit, or crochet while watching tv ... I usually do something else ... often scan reading things ... <br /><br />@ Kelly - good to see you and thank you ... <br /><br />@ Lee - and yes our fingers ... mine wouldn't be much good ... but it'd be fascinating to find out how they created it ... singly, or in groups of two or three ... it's the vision of the creation in the first place ... I'm glad you enjoyed this brief visit.<br /><br />@ Jacqui - the idea that someone had all those years ago to create this immense embroidered tapestry and actually give it a life .. that's lasted 800 years+ is quite extraordinary. Interesting your idea about the map ... somewhat similar to our mind maps I suppose ... but the vision that came to life here is something difficult for us to comprehend all those centuries later. Art v Tapestry ... interesting thought ... <br /><br />Thanks everyone - so good to see you and to read you've enjoyed learning a little more re the Bayeux Tapestry and its creation .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31430722343163371832016-12-05T21:30:23.902+00:002016-12-05T21:30:23.902+00:00That is amazing. I own one tapestry and it's m...That is amazing. I own one tapestry and it's more of a picture than a map (like this one seems to be). Tapestries do something to me that paintings can't. Thanks for sharing this one.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49876437711662924942016-12-05T20:18:15.698+00:002016-12-05T20:18:15.698+00:00The close ups of the stitches are amazing, Hilary....The close ups of the stitches are amazing, Hilary. So beautiful. I'm imagining the fingers that painstakingly created these images and told the story that might well have been lost without their talent. Thanks for focusing on this piece. I really enjoyed finding out more about it.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-285619967788730292016-12-05T18:28:11.198+00:002016-12-05T18:28:11.198+00:00Quite an impressive piece of art!Quite an impressive piece of art!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80044413183821646092016-12-05T17:54:39.114+00:002016-12-05T17:54:39.114+00:00Gorgeous tapestry. I often wonder if I should take...Gorgeous tapestry. I often wonder if I should take up something like that to busy my fingers as I watch TV. Thanks for sharing! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70610078554287740792016-12-05T14:42:12.778+00:002016-12-05T14:42:12.778+00:00I am always amazed at the intricate designs and de...I am always amazed at the intricate designs and detailed artworks great and small of the past - they made such beauty with so little technology! It just proves how lazy we have become, very few could produce anything remotely close with as little at their disposal today.<br /><br />Thanks for keeping us grounded! Sorry I haven't been here in too long!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14204097503648210342016-12-05T13:51:28.207+00:002016-12-05T13:51:28.207+00:00Eight hundred years - wow, what a treasure! And th...Eight hundred years - wow, what a treasure! And that tapestry, it's truly a work of art. I love that these things have stood the test of time and can offer us glimpses of the past. Glad you shared them with us, Hilary. Have a great week! :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80462261252126972692016-12-05T10:04:27.026+00:002016-12-05T10:04:27.026+00:00Textiles tell us so much about history. My son we...Textiles tell us so much about history. My son went to see the Bayeux tapestry as a part of a school history trip, I haven't seen it yet :) hopefully some day. Off to check the VA post now - that's one of my fav museums of all time!<br />Best always,<br />NilaNilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61736399767505020462016-12-05T07:43:12.723+00:002016-12-05T07:43:12.723+00:00These pieces are truly amazing, particularly when ...These pieces are truly amazing, particularly when you think stop and think about just what they were working with at that time and how amazing they still turned out.H.R. Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462784064936801201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73331571980835009402016-12-05T07:05:22.918+00:002016-12-05T07:05:22.918+00:00@ Rosey - it's amazing it's survived all t...@ Rosey - it's amazing it's survived all this time with only the end missing apparently. It is massive isn't it ... and I agree a wonderful thing to see.<br /><br />@ Suzanne - I can't think of the effort that must have been put into this ... and the actual overall managing of it ... As you say a real piece of history for generations to come ... <br /><br />@ Susan - The colours were interesting to find out about ... and then the hours of work and expense gathering it all up ... it is an amazing piece of artwork.<br /><br />Cheers Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62799516480666545502016-12-05T04:38:46.316+00:002016-12-05T04:38:46.316+00:00I can't imagine the hours of work that took an...I can't imagine the hours of work that took and what must have been great expense at the time. I'm impressed they had so many colors to work with also.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88705675274536256172016-12-04T18:13:32.818+00:002016-12-04T18:13:32.818+00:00Imagine how much work went into this beautiful pie...Imagine how much work went into this beautiful piece of tapestry.It would be wonderful to see. A real piece of history, hopefully for generations to come. Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32557807674237165582016-12-04T13:29:53.968+00:002016-12-04T13:29:53.968+00:00Ah I'm glad not much is missing either. It'...Ah I'm glad not much is missing either. It's pretty massive in size! I think it would be wonderful to see.mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42813689403974674802016-12-04T07:48:47.352+00:002016-12-04T07:48:47.352+00:00@ Val - that's great ... that the post has ins...@ Val - that's great ... that the post has inspired you to make a plan to see it sometime ... it's only down the coast!<br /><br />@ Keith - I hadn't realised that it is an embroidery and not actually a tapestry as such. You're lucky you've seen it - I must get over to France and visit the museum and town ... <br /><br />@ Elizabeth - it was an extraordinary undertaking wasn't it ... such detail embroidered into history. Yes - to think that laterally a thousand years ago ... is quite extraordinary ... so glad you appreciated the post ... <br /><br />Cheers and thanks for your comments ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42940875995274415772016-12-03T11:16:51.998+00:002016-12-03T11:16:51.998+00:00I love the intricacy and the way it tells a story....I love the intricacy and the way it tells a story. I can't imagine how much work and thought must have gone into its creation! Thanks for sharing for us here. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39323668106465512712016-12-03T11:15:09.101+00:002016-12-03T11:15:09.101+00:00I'm so pleased you reminded up that it's a...<br />I'm so pleased you reminded up that it's an embroidery, not a tapestry - it's something that's always bugged me! Although I've seen it a couple of times, I learned quite a few things I didn't know from your informative piece. Thank you!Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43475579246928706442016-12-03T10:30:53.401+00:002016-12-03T10:30:53.401+00:00What an amazing piece of work it is indeed, Hilary...What an amazing piece of work it is indeed, Hilary! I never realised it wasn't technically a tapestry, but what an amazing history it has. I'd love to go an see it now.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49919224776010568182016-12-03T07:44:56.799+00:002016-12-03T07:44:56.799+00:00@ Madeleine - I've never seen it ... must make...@ Madeleine - I've never seen it ... must make a plan. I didn't see that tv programme - but again sometime I expect it will come on and I'll get a chance to check it out. The Bayeux's background is amazing especially when it's still here and restored as far as possible to its former glory.<br /><br />@ Jeffrey - I was glad I wrote up the post - as I learnt a lot ... and I'd now love to see it to see the 'popping' of the stitchwork you describe. Again the cartooning aspect is so true - and something I hadn't thought about ... we learn through the ages and hasn't artistic expression evolved, yet has its base back in time ... <br /><br />@ Shannon - certainly history for us all to see and understand better when 'reading' the tapestry ... <br /><br />Cheers to the three of you - thanks for your visit - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82262777001584945992016-12-03T03:57:58.748+00:002016-12-03T03:57:58.748+00:00I've always found the Bayeux Tapestry interest...I've always found the Bayeux Tapestry interesting. The amount of work put into it, history passed down in such a way.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69573349373612515582016-12-02T16:12:55.497+00:002016-12-02T16:12:55.497+00:00This is some awesome information. I love the doubl...This is some awesome information. I love the double stitching technique. If at all possible, it makes the embroidery really 'pop'. I like how it describes it as an early form of cartooning. Or at least, cartooning can be said to have it's origins here. So true, artistic expression has really evolved over the centuries, hasn't it?Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28441829419769812592016-12-02T15:21:00.145+00:002016-12-02T15:21:00.145+00:00Lovely post. I've seen the tapestry when I was...Lovely post. I've seen the tapestry when I was a school girl. <br /><br />I was surprised when I watched the recent TV programme that it was made by the English and is in fact an embroidery. Fascinating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35485488324959294962016-12-02T12:41:22.547+00:002016-12-02T12:41:22.547+00:00@ Anabel - oh yes your next visit had better be in...@ Anabel - oh yes your next visit had better be in a lovely French B&B or local hotel ... but bet you're glad you visited way back when?!<br /><br />@ Diane - wouldn't it take a long time trying to understand the reading of the tapestry ... I'd love to see it.<br /><br />@ Elsie - I'm so pleased this brought back memories of your mother and her love of tapestry: Alzheimer's is a terrible disease ... but I'm happy that you're remembering some happy times with your mother.<br /><br />@ Annalisa - I certainly didn't appreciate work that went into the tapestry - my mind has been opened. Exactly an amazing record, that thankfully still exists ... so we can see back.<br /><br />@ Diane - I hope you can get up France to see ... it'd be lovely to have a post from you on it and the area. If this post encourages you to visit - then that will be a good job done for us later!<br /><br />@ Lynn - I might go and see the replica in Reading to start with .. it must be extraordinary to view.<br /><br />@ Olivia - nice to meet you .. and one day perhaps you can get to visit us and these museums.<br /><br />@ Nick - how lucky you were - we never went in that direction as kids, and I haven't been across. I bet it is fascinating when you see - I can quite understand people being mesmerised by it ... <br /><br />Thanks so much for your visit - and now have good weekends ... cheers to you all - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57019788805381404102016-12-02T06:51:16.246+00:002016-12-02T06:51:16.246+00:00It is pretty amazing that it has been preserved fo...It is pretty amazing that it has been preserved for so long. I was lucky enough to get to see the tapestry on holiday in France when I was a kid. Even more fascinating in real life!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69014906448112910962016-12-02T04:12:53.188+00:002016-12-02T04:12:53.188+00:00Oh, I wish I could see these in person. Looks so l...Oh, I wish I could see these in person. Looks so lovely. Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25390786613204115782016-12-01T21:09:15.723+00:002016-12-01T21:09:15.723+00:00The tapestry is fantastic! I would love to see th...The tapestry is fantastic! I would love to see that in person.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.com