Bayeux Tapestry and Medieval Romances
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Bayeux Tapestryand Medieval Romances
Liisi Kerik
The tapestry depicts the events of the Norman Invasion of England.
Measures: 20 inches x 230 feet
Originates from the end of XI century, first mentioned in a writtensource in 1476. Created by the wife of William I and herladies-in-waiting or commissioned by bishop Odo, `the King`shalf-brother.
The battle of Hastings – October 14, 1066
Some of the medieval romances:
•,,The Quest for the Holy Grail”•,,Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”•,,The Death of Arthur”•,,King Horn”•,,Romance of the Rose”
Sources used:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayeux_tapestryhttp://hastings1066.com/pics/tap1.jpghttp://lanawilliams.net/images/631_Bayeux_20tapestry_20-_20Harold.jpghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Tapestry_of_bayeux10.jpghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_romanceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtly_lovehttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Codex_Manesse_(Herzog)_von_Anhalt.jpg