Viking art / James Graham-Campbell.
This book distils a lifetime's study of Viking art. Written by a leading authority, it introduces all the intricate and beautiful art styles of the Viking age. It ranges in time from the first major Viking expeditions overseas around AD 800 to the general establishment of Christianity in Scandinavia some 300 years later. The opening chapter introduces the geographical and historical background to Viking culture; thematic chapters then describe and illustrate the six main Viking art styles, showing how they emerged from and interacted with one another. Delicate metalwork, elaborate wood-carvings and the famous Gotland picture-stones are all discussed. Viking art ranges in scale from ship burials to decorated weapons and finely crafted jewelry; all feature here, alongside Viking architecture and archaeological traces left by Vikings across continental Europe and beyond. The final chapter examines Viking art in relation to pagan mythology, the conversion to Christianity, and the Viking legacy for later artistic movements. First published in 2013 and now revised and updated throughout, this volume is a modern classic that serves as a definitive guide for all those interested in the vibrant artistic culture of this fascinating period in European history.
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- ISBN: 9780500204641
- ISBN: 0500204640
- Physical Description: 207 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.
- Edition: New edition.
- Publisher: London ; Thames & Hudson, 2021.
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General Note: | Previous edition: 2013. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-197) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: What is Viking art? -- The world of the Vikings and the origins of Viking art -- The Oseberg and Borre styles -- The Jellinge and Mammen styles -- The Ringerike and Urnes styles -- Content: Pagan to Christian. |
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Subject: | Art, Viking. Viking antiquities. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Marion Library | 709.4809 GRA (Text) | 37810435786768 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/09/2024 |