JORVIK Artefact Gallery - JORVIK Viking Centre
Before ‘The Viking Dig’, clues about what it was like to live in Jorvik were few and far between. Most came from objects found by chance when workmen were laying foundations or digging drains. Explore some of our finds in our Artefact Gallery.
Intricacies of Viking Carvings: Styles, Symbols & Techniques
The Oseberg ship, discovered in a burial mound in Norway, is one of the most famous examples of Viking wood carving. The ship’s prow is adorned with intricate carvings of intertwined animals and mythical creatures, showcasing the Vikings’ exceptional craftsmanship.
The art of Viking woodcarving: techniques and traditions
Jul 8, 2024 · Vikings used a variety of carving techniques, including chip carving, which involved removing small chips or slices of wood to create intricate geometric patterns. They also practiced relief carving and full carving techniques to produce both flat and three-dimensional artwork.
Jorvik Viking Centre - Wikipedia
Jorvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York, England, containing lifelike mannequins and life-size dioramas depicting Viking life in the city. Visitors are taken through the dioramas in 'time capsule' carriages equipped with speakers.
Crafts in 10th Century Scandinavian Jorvik: The Case of Coppergate
Jul 1, 2021 · Other industries that were present alongside wood and metalworking include perhaps more delicate crafts such as leatherworking and bone and antler carvers. Shoes were constructed from leather (there is also evidence for shoe repairs too).
Carving Community: Preservation and Revival of Scandinavian …
Jun 15, 2020 · Wood carving in the Nordic countries has a long history with styles distinctive and representative of specific eras and regions: Acanthus style carving such as that on stave churches in Norway, kubbestols found throughout Norway and Sweden, flat-plane carving used to create figures such as Dalecarian horses, and other styles broadly ...
In the spotlight: JORVIK Viking Centre - The Viking Herald
Dec 8, 2023 · At the JORVIK Viking Centre, visitors can explore the rich Viking heritage of York through immersive displays, including realistic animatronics and meticulously recreated Viking-era streets. Photo: Courtesy of JORVIK Viking Centre. What is it?
Historical & Viking Carving | Christen Dokk Smith Woodcarving
Christen is a master of Contemporary Viking Carving. Studying at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Norway under Bjärte Aarseth completing his woodcarving degree.
Sacred to the Touch: Nordic and Baltic Religious Wood Carving
With near-mythical forests of birch and pine, the Nordic and Baltic countries boast a rich tradition of religious wood carving that is in many ways emblematic ...
Viking Ship Museum: Viking Wood Carvings and Tapestries
Oct 4, 2020 · In this illuminating episode, she explores what the Oseberg grave and other important museum resources can tell us about Viking burials. Discover how the Vikings honored their loved ones when they died, and get a glimpse into how these customs reflect their cosmology of beliefs.