What was the final and best-known work of Anglo-Saxon art?
The Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidered cloth nearly 70 metres (230 ft) long and 50 centimetres (20 in) tall, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England concerning William, Duke of Normandy, and Harold, Earl of Wessex, later King of England, and culminating in the Battle of Hastings. Although it was made after the Conquest it was both made in England and firmly in an Anglo-Saxon tradition. Accordingly the tapestry is accepted by art historians as the final and surely the best-known work of Anglo-Saxon art.
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KernowChris
Majority of scholars agree that it was embroidered by Anglo Saxon women in Canterbury between 1067 and 1092, therefore made in England not France.
Val Wilkinson
It was Bob Goodall,
Val Wilkinson
It is not Anglo-Saxon Julie Allen,
Val Wilkinson
Not made in England John Clarke,
Georgie
Not Anglo Saxon. It was made by french women.
Michael Daly
Made in France, definitely not Anglo Saxon
John Clarke
Romanesque Art made in England .
Linda Evers
The Bayeau Tapestry was made in France and is not Anglo Saxon !!
Julie Allen
Top five examples of Anglo Saxon art:
Bayeux Tapestry which dates back to 1070s is an example of Anglo Saxon embroidery.
Fuller Brooch which dates back to 9th century is an example of Anglo Saxon metalwork.
The St. Cuthbert Gospel which dates back to early 8th century is an example of Anglo Saxon leather-binding decoration.
The Reliquary Cross which dates back to 10th century is an Anglo Saxon reliquary cross with an ivory figure of Christ.
The Franks Casket which dates back to 8th century and contains intricate carvings on a whale’s bone chest.
tgmoses
Good question!
Pierre Poirier
I knew only of the first choice. So, i guess it was the b3st known
John Moore
It is not Anglo Saxon art. Kenneth Dallas has it right
Kenneth Dallas
It is generally accepted that it is a work of Romanesque art and NOT a late flowering of Anglo-Saxon art.
Bob Goodall
Thought it was made in France.
Abbey Downton Katiejane
Missed it. But I love learning. Great question.