The Elegance of Fine Art Tapestries:
Submitted by: Angela Dawson-Field
An everyday
commodity combined with the exclusivity of the art world, fine art tapestry
provides a melange of elegant home décor suited to most homes. Wall tapestries
bring a combination of tactile luxury and good taste through distinctive art
and textile design.
Recent
advances in technology have meant the art based tapestries that have retained
their popularity for centuries continue to be a sought after item for the
modern home.
A break with
tradition
A wall
tapestry offers an alternative to the traditional fine art painting and with an
increasing portfolio of choice from the Old Masters to modern art, the time to
consider a tapestry in the home has never been better. Popular and classical
paintings can be reproduced through sophisticated textile design to provide an
impressive feature for the wall. Examples include Michelangelo’s Creation of
Adam and Raphael’s Cherubs. Amongst the first style to be transferred from
canvas to tapestry was François Boucher’s pastoral art created during the 17th
century. The depth and vividness of these works continues to fascinate and
impress today’s audience.
Scenery and
Landscape Tapestry
From
Constable to Leonardo Da Vinci, many landscape paintings have been reproduced
as tapestries and remain popular today. Verdure tapestry was one of the
earliest forms and featured lush green landscapes. The depth and richness of
these pieces depicted nature in all its glory and provided a fitting piece for
the home. Bruegel on the other hand, captured real life in dramatic and
captivating ways. The Hunters in the Snow is an example of an expansive
landscape filled with detail and available as a tapestry wall hanging.
Oriental
work evokes tales in the Far East and exotic lands. Beijing artist Vail Oxley
captures still life with scenery in a peaceful setting in The Lily Garden,
creating an enchanting tableau. Using a rich weave in tapestry brings the drama
and colourful nature of the work to life.
Still life
and Floral Tapestry
Floral art
is a popular choice for a fine art tapestry, where the transition from canvas
to tapestry has added perspective to these exquisite creations. Paul Gauguin and
Vincent Van Gogh are well known artists who have had paintings transformed to
tapestry via detailed weaving techniques. The Sunflowers is renowned the world
over and in tapestry format brings a bright summers day and a fresh ambiance to
the home. Contemporary work by Stewart Sherwood includes Wine for Two which
enables still life to blend into a modern home in a classical and tasteful way.
A Distinct
and Elegant Touch
Fine art and
tapestry was at one time the domain of the select few. Thanks to modern day
high detail weaving techniques tapestry is something that is a classical and
affordable piece for the home. Traditional fine art is enhanced by the detailed
weave and texture of tapestry, providing a select and distinctive feature in
interior design. Tapestry and fine art are now accessible to those who desire
elegance and classical décor in their homes.
About the Author
Angela Dawson-Field writes extensively on
home decor and tapestries
& wall hangings. She divides her time between family and The Tapestry House
Published At: www.Isnare.com
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