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The Bayeux Tapestry is preserved and displayed in Bayeux, in Normandy, France. Nothing is known for certain about the tapestry's origins. The first written record of the Bayeux Tapestry is in 1476 when it was recorded in the cathedral treasury at Bayeux as "a very long and narrow hanging on which are embroidered figures and inscriptions comprising a representation of the conquest of England". The Bayeux Tapestry was probably commissioned in the 1070s by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, half-brother of William the Conqueror. It is over 70 metres long and although it is called a tapestry it is in fact an embroidery, stitched not woven in woollen yarns on linen. Some historians argue that it was embroidered in Kent, England. The original tapestry is on display at Bayeux in Normandy, France. So it seems the jury's out on that one.
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Name the tapestry which tells us a lot about the Norman conquest?
the Bayeux Tapestry
What story does the tapestry of bayeux tell?
The Norman invasion of England
What was the bayeux tapestry made for?
The Bayeux Tapestry was embroidered as an honor to the Norman Victory in the Battle of Hastings. It depicts William the Conqueror as its main character.
What is the name of the drapery that shows the norman conquest?
The Bayeux Tapestry is the drapery that shows the Norman Conquest
What famous battle does the bayeux tapestry depict?
Events depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry are the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England, including the Battle of Hastings. The Tapestry is not actually a tapestry; it is 70 meters long.
What was the Battle of Hastings showing the Norman conquest of England was portrayed on what?
The battle of Hastings is portrayed on the Bayeux Tapestry
What is the first event shown in the Bayeux tapestry?
The First Section of The Bayeux Tapestry Scenes Illustrate the Events Leading to The Norman Invasion and The Battle of Hastings. Hope This Helps...
Whose point of view is the bayeux tapestry on?
it's from a Norman point of view
What does bayeux tapestry mean?
The Bayeux Tapestry, in actuality is not a tapestry at all, but rather an embroidered piece of cloth. It is approximately 250 feet in length and depicts events that led up to the Norman conquest of England.
Why was the Bayeux Tapestry made in Bayeux?
it wasn't made in bayeux it was made in kent by Norman nuns and commisioned by bishop odo William's half-brother.
What was the bayeux tapestry what does it show us what kind of source is it?
the bayeux tapestry is a giant picture of 1066 pictures of 1000-1090 primary source it is
Why was the Bayeux tapestry constructed?
The Bayeux Tapestry was woven to show what the Normans thought of their conquest of England. It was a Norman view so may not be entirely correct. It was also used as propaganda.
