Knighthood and the Medieval Tapestry.
Chivalry and knighthood played a significant role in the design of the medieval tapestry. Many of these wall hangings depicted knights in combat and victorious warriors after battle. The medieval tapestry captured the true essence of the Middle Ages.Historically speaking, a medieval tapestry is a document of a time gone by. It is, as is every record of history, exaggerated. Depictions on these wall hangings was based on the ideals of the person doing the tapestry weaving. In a medieval tapestry, only defeats of enemies were woven. The weaver's knights and king were always shown in a good light. These wall hangings are a biased description of the past.
This bias does not, however, take away from
the grandeur and importance of the medieval tapestry. These wall
hangings are still the most sought after form of tapestry available
today.
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