Medieval Period

Question 1

what was significant about this period for embroidery in England?

Answer 1

it prospered, became famous. around the world

Question 2

Common Fabric?

Answer 2

linen, silk or velvet

Question 3

Common Thread/Coloured Silk?

Answer 3

gold, silver, silver gilt, coloured silks

Question 4

Opus Anglicanum method

Answer 4

appears sim. to satin stitch with chevron pattern application

Question 5

What was commonly depicted in this era?

Answer 5

The Figures: high foreheads, beards, shaven lip/hair/beard all in unnatural colours
Add. Details: birds, lions, leopards heads, vines, oaks, ivy

Question 6

Tell me about the Syon Cope

Answer 6

a liturgical vestment
uses opus anglicanum method
depicts religious scenes
fabric is linen
Embroidered in silk and gold thread
13th Century

Question 7

Tree of Jesse Cope

Answer 7

it was cut into pieces 1718-1857/8
Found Roman Catholic Chapel at Brockhampton, Hampshire
Victoria and Albert Museum bought it

Question 8

What happened in the 14th Century?

Answer 8

Design and Workmanship of embroidery declined
technical skill declined
faces skill deteriorated
figures became clumsy and poor
Birds, angels, other nature crowded by shapeless weakly designed arches