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Viking Art (World of Art) Paperback – October 7, 2013

by James Graham-Campbell (Author)
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A definitive guide to Viking art by a world expert on the subject

This new survey covers all the intricate and beautiful art styles of the so-called “Viking Age.” It ranges in time from the first major Viking expeditions overseas around AD 800 to the establishment of Christianity in Scandinavia some three hundred years later.

An opening chapter gives the historical and geographic background. Thematic chapters then describe and discuss the six main Viking art styles, showing how they emerged from and interacted with one another. Delicate metalwork is contrasted with elaborate wood carvings and the famous Gotland “picture stones,” and we move up in scale from the Oseberg ship to decorated weapons and fine jewels. The book’s conclusion looks at the art in relation to Viking mythology and sagas as well as its legacy in later times.

220 illustrations, 156 in color
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  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Thames & Hudson
  4. Publication date
    October 7, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0500204195
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0500204191
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"[A] beautifully designed concise introduction to the art of the Viking Age."
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James Graham-Campbell is an emeritus professor of medieval archaeology at University College London and a fellow of the British Academy. His many publications include The Viking World and, as coauthor, The Vikings and Vikings in Scotland: An Archaeological Survey.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; 1st edition (October 7, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500204195
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500204191
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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Chris A
5.0 out of 5 stars Probably all here
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2019
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I suspect there are only a limited number of images for existing Viking artifacts, and I also suspect they are all in this book - with useful expository accompaniment. A wonderful visual peek into a long-lost culture.
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Human783
5.0 out of 5 stars You need this book if you're at all interested in Scandinavian art.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
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Excellent photos and descriptions with obviously well researched history. Not much out there on Viking/Scandinavian art, especially pre-Christianity; I found almost nothing online that was more than the same stories and pieces over and over again. I used this book for an art history project and received 100% credit.
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Ray J.
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introductory rescource.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2019
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Well laid out book that covers a wide span of time quickly. The photos and charts are very useful.
I would love to see more books from this publisher going further into detail on each of the styles covered in the book.
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Aaron Jacobson
5.0 out of 5 stars The Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017
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Good book very informative when I came out of the Denver Museum I wanted to know more so I ordered this book I've learned a lot it is a really good book great artifacts good pictures.
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Sokuhi
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book on an under-studied subject
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014
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Graham-Campbell pulls together an impressive array of information on viking art, which is usually ignored in the art literature. He provides an interesting window into a period of time we are still trying to understand.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2017
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Insightful and a must for enthusiasts of Nordic Art!
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2016
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Great all around, many pictures and lots of information.
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CNC
5.0 out of 5 stars A super book and great service
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2015
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A super book and great service.
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Graziano
5.0 out of 5 stars Tutto perfetto
Reviewed in Italy on June 30, 2021
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Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars Livre très intéressant pour avoir une vie d'ensemble sur l'art viking.
Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2020
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Ce livre est vraiment super. Je fais présentement une recherche universitaire sur le phénomène de christianisation à travers l'art vikings au Moyen Âge en Sandinavie et ce livre m'a donné une bonne base pour commencer à comprendre le sujet. Les images sont superbes et l'information brève mais pertinente. Cet ouvrage ne traîne pas en longueur. Si vous cherchez un ouvrage simple, pour avoir une bonne vue d'ensemble, vous serez satisfait.
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impli158
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bien
Reviewed in France on January 10, 2020
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Sans grandes surprises concernant le contenu.
Contenant impeccable. Merci
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Claudia
5.0 out of 5 stars Me ha encantado
Reviewed in Spain on September 20, 2019
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Totalmente recomendable, muy completo te muestra la evolución del estilo de arte vikingo, desde sus orígenes hasta la influencia de la cristianización y el arte que había en cada zona. Totalmente ilustrado a color y te explica qué es cada imagen. Es perfecto y asequible, eso sí, está en inglés. ☺️
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Craig M.
5.0 out of 5 stars One eye on the developing art styles of the Northern World
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2018
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Fine exposition of the various styles , good understanding of chronological development , illustrations illustrative ...great introduction to the subject
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