The Unicorn Tapestries in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780300106305)

The unicorn tapestries are one of the most popular attractions at The Cloisters, the medieval branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Traditionally known as The Hunt of the Unicorn, this set of seven exquisite and enigmatic tapestries was likely completed between 1495 and 1505. The imaginatively conceived scenes--displaying individualized faces of the hunters and naturalistically depicting the flora and fauna of the landscape--are beautifully captured in silk, wool, and metal yarns.

Written by one of the world's leading authorities on medieval textiles and illustrated with many lovely color reproductions, The Unicorn Tapestries traces the origins of the tapestries as well as possible interpretations of their symbolic meaning. This is an essential book for any lover of medieval art and textiles.

Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Author: Adolfo Salvatore Cavallo
ISBN-10: 0300106300
ISBN-13: 9780300106305
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Language: English
Published: 04/11/2005
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 12.02h x 9.12w x 0.39d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 07/01/2005 pg. 75
Library Journal 07/15/2005