This is off-topic, but the mention of "unicorn tapestry" reminded me of
a question I've had for ages. The Cluny Museum tapestry panel of the
woman in front of a tent has been labeled "A mon seul désir." But if
what passes for "A" really is "A," the "title" is off-center. Also "Mon
seul désir" makes more sense than "A mon seul désir." The "A" is in a
position of counterpoint to some other design outside of the rope (or
whatever it is - I'm writing from memory of what it looks like) and does
not seem attached physically or semantically to "Mon seul désir."
Anyone....??
Kathryn Wildgen
Susan Kerr wrote:
>
> One characteristic of Paradise (the Greek word paradeisos comes from the
> Persian for enclosure) from Genesis to Revelation and on to the middle ages
> and Renaissance unto our own day is that the place of pleasure is enclosed.
> The wall which differentiated that space from others exists in many images.
> Fra Angelico's Annunciations and the unicorn tapestry come to mind
> immediately. Chartes and Gothic cathedrals play with this image of the
> church as enclosed garden, as did Romanesque churches and cloisters.
>
> Perhaps someone on this list knows of studies on this image? I've searched
> without success and would be very grateful for help.
>
> Susan Kerr
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