print email comment close The Unicorn Tapestries URL: http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/unicorn/unicorn_splash.htm Description: "The Unicorn Tapestries are among the most popular attractions at The Cloisters, which houses part of the Metropolitan Museum's splendid collection from medieval Europe." This site presents detailed images and information about the flora, fauna, clothing, and symbolism of these seven textile artworks depicting a unicorn hunt. Also provides information about the weaving process and the Cloisters branch of the New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art, videos, and a bibliography. Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Extra Keywords Middle Ages Library of Congress Subject Headings: Cloisters (Museum) Hunt of the unicorn (Tapestries) Tapestry, Medieval LII Database Information: Record 16612 created by Maria Brandt on 01/20/2004 Last modification on 01/21/2004 Last review by Charlotte Bagby on 04/03/2007 Published: 01/20/2004   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/16612