Project Gutenberg 2019-11-26 Public domain in the USA. 188 Calvert, Albert Frederick 1872 1946 Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick) Calvert, Albert F. 22007011 The Spanish Royal Tapestries The Spanish series History of the art of tapestry weaving -- The foundation of the Spanish royal collection -- The Gothic tapestries -- Tapestries of the Gothic-Renaissance transition -- Renaissance tapestries. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Spanish Royal Tapestries" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the fascinating art of tapestry weaving in Spain, specifically focusing on the royal collections that have accumulated over centuries. It explores the origins, influences, and significant pieces within Spain’s tapestry heritage, alongside a detailed discussion of the notable artisans and the cultural context that shaped this art form. The opening of the book sets the stage for an extensive examination of tapestry weaving, describing its historical significance and evolution, particularly in relation to Spanish royal collections. Calvert provides insight into the intricate techniques of tapestry production, the various methods employed by artisans, and the artistic influences throughout the textile's history. He also introduces key figures and events tied to the tapestries, noting the royal patronage that helped preserve and enrich the craft in Spain. Overall, this portion establishes a scholarly framework for understanding the importance of these tapestries both as artworks and as historical artifacts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Tapestry -- Spain -- Madrid Tapestry -- Spain -- History NK Text Category: History - European Category: History - Royalty Category: Art 322763 2025-07-24T08:06:00.158410 text/html 262688 2024-10-17T14:58:05 text/html 67611024 2025-07-24T08:06:34.273377 application/epub+zip 67489928 2025-07-24T08:06:07.292451 application/epub+zip 121848 2025-07-24T08:06:02.744427 application/epub+zip 67401800 2025-07-24T08:06:51.712282 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 67283799 2025-07-24T08:06:22.486357 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191158 2022-09-27T13:23:36.352226 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154183 2025-07-24T08:05:55.898991 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 134256 2024-10-17T14:58:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17138 2025-07-24T08:06:52.228186 application/rdf+xml 13842 2025-07-24T08:06:02.932430 image/jpeg 1815 2025-07-24T08:06:02.855421 image/jpeg 67964521 2025-07-24T08:06:02.042505 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia