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Vikin© Desi©Ns
H- 6. Smith
The legendary Vikings of Scandinavia were among the most dynamic peoples of Europe.
Throughout the Viking age (c. 800-1100 a.d.), the vibrancy and aggressive energy of this
culture found expression in the bold, often fantastic designs of its art. This copyright-
free collection contains over 175 of these dqsigns, adapted from authentic images orig-
inating in the metalwork, woodwork, textiles, stone and bone carvings, and ceramics of
the Viking homelands of Norway, Denmark and Sweden, as well as the lands they colo-
nized: Iceland, northern Scotland, the Isle of Man, Ireland and others. Motifs include
sinuously intertwining patterns reminiscent of Celtic art, real and mythological animals,
dragon-slaying heroes on horseback, "gripping beasts," and many more, all exuding a
sense of power and confidence. Whether you're an artist, illustrator or craftsperson, or
simply an admirer of dramatic, eye-catching design, this convenient, inexpensive...
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Fülszöveg
Vikin© Desi©Ns
H- 6. Smith
The legendary Vikings of Scandinavia were among the most dynamic peoples of Europe.
Throughout the Viking age (c. 800-1100 a.d.), the vibrancy and aggressive energy of this
culture found expression in the bold, often fantastic designs of its art. This copyright-
free collection contains over 175 of these dqsigns, adapted from authentic images orig-
inating in the metalwork, woodwork, textiles, stone and bone carvings, and ceramics of
the Viking homelands of Norway, Denmark and Sweden, as well as the lands they colo-
nized: Iceland, northern Scotland, the Isle of Man, Ireland and others. Motifs include
sinuously intertwining patterns reminiscent of Celtic art, real and mythological animals,
dragon-slaying heroes on horseback, "gripping beasts," and many more, all exuding a
sense of power and confidence. Whether you're an artist, illustrator or craftsperson, or
simply an admirer of dramatic, eye-catching design, this convenient, inexpensive volume
will provide a handy source of inspiration, as well as striking embellishment for a host of
graphic projects.
Original Dover (1999) publication. Over 175 black-and-white illustrations. 48pp. 8% x 11.
Paperbound.
Free Dover Pictorial Archive and Clip Art Catalog (59062-3) available upon request.
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