Eternal Spring:Study on the Medieval European Gothic Millefleurs Tapestry
"Millefleurs"is a European decorative style from the 15th and 16th centuries,characterized by dense patterns of flowers,plants,and small animals,predominantly found in Gothic tapestries.This paper examines the evolution and development of Millefleurs tapestries,focusing on their iconographic characteristics and the crafts involved in their production and weaving.Millefleurs tapestries provide valuable material for studying late medieval tapestries.Through iconographic analysis,one can observe not only the irregular,flat yet balanced aesthetic of these tapestries but also explore the quintessential Gothic art style and the religious symbolism embedded in the images of animals and plants.The Millefleurs tapestry played a prominent role in the history of medieval arts and crafts,softening the cold,stone architecture of the Middle Ages and offering inspiration and models for modem decorative and fabric design.
Late MedievalGothicMillefleurs TapestryIconographyCrafts
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