The Bayeux Tapestry
I am brainstorming a topic for my class and would be excited to hear other's thoughts on this topic. Any thoughts at all are of interest to me because I am ashamed to admit that I had not heard of this before. Perhaps that is why I chose this one for my paper. I know the basics at this point; history of the Norman conquest, not it isn't really a tapestry but embroidery, Latin, only a few people named, very few women depicted, end of tapestry missing etc.
What is most interesting to me at this point are the borders. I have read so far that they depict Aesops fables, some other medieval folktales, sometimes seem to be related to the story, sometime not. May signify dissent of those who made tapestry and disagreed with the way this history was recorded etc. I have found several interesting sites, articles and mention of books. Any recommended resources, one's I should not miss?
I hope it does not look like I am asking other's to do my work for me. I think better in discussion and just sort of need a place to start. Thanks.
What is most interesting to me at this point are the borders. I have read so far that they depict Aesops fables, some other medieval folktales, sometimes seem to be related to the story, sometime not. May signify dissent of those who made tapestry and disagreed with the way this history was recorded etc. I have found several interesting sites, articles and mention of books. Any recommended resources, one's I should not miss?
I hope it does not look like I am asking other's to do my work for me. I think better in discussion and just sort of need a place to start. Thanks.