The Anatomy of Viking Art: A Quick Guide to the Styles of Norse Animal Ornament

The Norse artwork of the Viking Age is incredibly captivating, with its intricate interlacing patterns and fierce animal figures woven together into some of the most exceptional expressions of art created by mankind. But as fascinating as it may be to look at, it may be as difficult to understand exactly how these patterns are constructed, and even more difficult to understand how to recreate them.
This guide breaks down the styles of Viking Age art in an easy to understand manner, to help you to quickly acquire a good grasp of its anatomy. Clear illustrations and graphics straightforwardly present the characteristics of each style, so you’ll be able to easily distinguish each from the others, and understand how one style developed into the next. The accompanying timelines, maps and concise historical descriptions further help you to root your understanding of the styles in their historical context.

Author: Jonas Lau Markussen
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Jonas Lau Markussen
Published: 11/06/2019
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9788797060025
Language: English

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