Art Summary: The Unicorn Is Found

The Unicorn Is Found, is a miraculous tapestry that hangs in The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in New York. (Stokstad and Cothren). Unfortunately, the place of origin and the artist for this piece is unknown. It is composed of wool, silk, and metal threads, forming this 12-foot by 12-foot textile. This tapestry incorporates many human figures surrounding a simple fountain. The figures carry weaponry and shields, suggesting that these humans are on a hunt. They congregate together behind the fountain, and all appear to be conversing with one another. The clothing, as it matches with the castle in the background, is comprised of Renaissance characteristics. Below the figures sit a wide array of mythical creatures. The largest mythical creature, …show more content…
Still, shadowing of the trees makes them appear more luscious and further embedded into the background, while an implied line works to bring the eye upwards to the trees. Combinations of lines create forms. This piece of art represents the time in which it was created. All of these elements build off of each other and the variety ultimately leads to the harmony of the piece. The variety of the piece allows it to catch a viewer’s eye, while the uses of different principals of art combine to even further enhance its …show more content…
The harmony of this piece pleases to the observer’s eye, and the color and use of space are the main attributes of this tapestry. While color and the use of space are the main contributions, there are many secondary elements incorporated in The Unicorn Is Found. All elements and principles, each equally important, almost always derive from one another. One can only imagine the amount of time and dedication it took for the artist or artists of this piece to hand-weave each individual thread, and have the work result in this incredible historical tapestry. Overall, creating an analysis of such pieces of art helps to deepen the understanding of different art forms and