Woven Gold: Tapestries of Louis XIV

The book arrived damaged. I am disappointed that I could not enjoy the content.

Interesting and impressive work of art!Since I'm interested in art and its different representations, when this book has come to my sight, at first I was afraid it will be a boring one. Because who really want to read about old carpets? o.O?When in reality, it was a very great read.This textile art is impressive for its size and often very well detailed that you can ask yourself how complicated it must have been and how much time it must have taken. I have an attachement for realistic drawing and some of Louis XIV tapestries are just fantastic piece of work.The French King, during is reign, has gathered 304 differents tapestries and was only rivaled by Henri VIII, King of England, in the amount of his possessions.Coronation celebration and ceremonies, hunting scenes, Old Testament, Mythology or Alexander war stories, angels, nature...You will discover a lot of amazing scenes as well as some drawings that were made to help the artist to create his masterpiece. Most of the tapestries under Louis XIV brought the art of Renaissance from Rome to Paris and throught the art, you learn a lot about the French history.It was a great combinason between art and history. I'm very glad I've been able to appreciate this awesome collection.A very good surprise!Lucie/2015/12/woven-gold-tapestries-of-louis-xiv-by.html