Viking Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.91 (962 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486404692 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Not all bad but disappointing overall This book contains a number of interesting designs and the author deserves credit for noting their sources. However, what you get looks to my eye like mediocre freehand copies of the original designs which were not done by a highly skilled illustrator. Details tend to be rough and poorly defined. I did not find many useful items and despite the low price, the book is not a good value.. "Good reference with extra research" according to Jennifer. I am happy with the book, it has a lot of different designs. I was only disappointed that the pictures weren't actual pictures, more copies of the actual item they were describing. But it tells you what part of Scandinavia the pieces come from although some of them I couldn't find on a map. Thank you!. Pamela said Great book if you love the artwork. After researching my ancestry and finding out my origins, I have a great appreciation for the beautiful artwork. I love this book, and have been trying to soak up as much as I can find :) very interesting!
A.D. From the Back CoverThe legendary Vikings of Scandinavia were among the most dynamic peoples of Europe. Throughout the Viking age (c. The royalty-free collection contains over 175 of these designs, adapted from authentic images originating 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 colonized: 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
Throughout the Viking age (c. 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.. 800–100 ), the vibrancy and aggressive energy of this culture found expression in the bold, often fantastic designs of its art. The legendary Vikings of Scandinavia were among the most dynamic peoples of Europe. A.D. The royalty-free collection contains over 175 of these designs, adapted from authentic images originating 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 colonized: Iceland, northern Scotland, the Isle of M