This two-part class is an invitation to explore the elements and archetypes of Viking artwork through hands-on drawing exercises focusing on the Ringerike style.
Viking Zoomorphic Knotwork:
Zoomorphic means ‘animal-shaped’ and applies to many of the interlacing patterns that adorned functional objects during the Viking era, such as ships, furnishings, textiles and tools.
Related to but more organic than Celtic knotwork, Viking knots also have several levels of complexity that can be analyzed and built-up one layer at a time to create new interpretations on a theme.
Ringerike Style (1000-1075 ce):
Ringerike motifs can be seen in examples from Norway such as the Vang Stone and several wind vanes made to ornament the prows of longships but given a second life at the Heggen church. This style features abstract animal shapes with ornate vining tendrils, palmettes and acanthus leaves as extensions of the body.
Saturdays February 10th & 17th 2024 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
Registration through Norway House here: