Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Museum: IS5110 2024 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1801 Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Prim Media 1920 Material Linen canvas embroidered with wool thread Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Bayeux Tapestry, France Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102024 Language A language of the resource English Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource hp69@st-andrews.ac.uk Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 942 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,49.2708° N,0.7031° W; Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Bayeux Museum, Bayeux, France (https://www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/the-bayeux-tapestry/) Description An account of the resource The Bayeux Tapestry is an iconic historical artifact that vividly narrates the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Despite its name, the tapestry was likely created in England shortly after the conquest, possibly in Canterbury. It measures approximately 70 meters long and is embroidered on linen cloth in colored wool yarns. The tapestry depicts scenes of battles, coronations, and daily life, providing valuable insights into the political and cultural dynamics of the time. Its intricate detail and skilled craftsmanship make it a masterpiece of medieval art. Although the tapestry's precise origins and purpose remain subject to debate among scholars, it is widely believed to have been commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, half-brother to William the Conqueror, or by William's wife, Queen Matilda. Today, the Bayeux Tapestry is housed in the Bayeux Museum in Normandy, France, where it attracts thousands of visitors annually. It serves as a crucial historical record, offering a unique glimpse into the medieval period and the Norman Conquest, and continues to inspire fascination and study among historians, artists, and enthusiasts worldwide. Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 28/03/2024 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. "The Bayeux Tapestry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayeux_Tapestry" Extent The size or duration of the resource. cm x cm x cm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11th century AD (estimated) Subject The topic of the resource Movable Cultural Heritage Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT #1066 #BayeuxTapestry #embroidery #medievalart #NormanInvasion