Viking Art

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Viking Art
Authors and Contributors      By (author) James Graham-Campbell
SeriesWorld of Art
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 150
Category/GenreByzantine and medieval art c 500 CE to c 1400
ISBN/Barcode 9780500204641
ClassificationsDewey:709.480902
Audience
General
Edition New Edition
Illustrations 224 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 18 March 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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. With 224 illustrations

Author Biography

James Graham-Campbell is is Emeritus Professor of Medieval Archaeology at University College London and is a Fellow of the British Academy.