Norse

Examples of Norse in the following topics:

• The Norse

  • Norse art has many elements in common with Celtic Art and Romanesque art.
  • For instance, the Oseberg Bow demonstrates the Norse mastery of decorative wood carving .
  • Whereas the Norse ships highlight the most distinctive elements of Norse art, brooches and other Viking ornaments demonstrate considerable Celtic influence (evident in the characteristically large oval shapes of both Norse and Celtic brooches).
  • The Oseberg Bow demonstrates the Norse mastery of decorative wood carving.
  • Describe Norse art, particularly the artistic elements found on the great ships of the Vikings

• Jelling Stones

  • The Jelling Stones are visual records of the transitional period between Norse paganism and the process of Christianization in Denmark.
  • Scholars have long considered the Jelling Stones to be visual records of the transitional period between the indigenous Norse paganism and the victory of Christianization in Denmark.
  • One scholar has suggested that this imagery was used to suggest that Christ had replaced the Norse pagan god Odin, who in one myth hung for nine nights in the tree Yggdrasill.
  • One scholar has suggested that this imagery was used to suggest that Christ had replaced the Norse pagan god Odin, who in one myth hung for nine nights in the tree Yggdrasill.

• Norse Ships in the Early European Middle Ages

  • For instance, the Oseberg Bow demonstrates the Norse mastery of decorative wood carving and intricate inlay of metal.
  • Other examples of artistic design on Norse ships include the "King" or "Chieftain" vessels that were designated for the wealthier classes.

• Norse Timber Architecture in the Early European Middle Ages

  • The load-bearing posts (stafr in Old Norse, stav in Norwegian) have lent their name to the building technique.

• Polytheism

  • Post-classical polytheistic religions include Norse Æsir and Vanir, the Yoruba Orisha, the Aztec gods, and many others.
  • Conquests could lead to the subordination of the elder culture's pantheon to a newer one, as in the Greek Titanomachia, and possibly also the case of the Æsir and Vanir in the Norse mythos.

• Elements of Nature

  • From ancient Norse and Celtic mythologies to the Nigerian and Indian cosmological thoughts, extending far east in the ancient Shinto faith of Japan and the forest peoples of Malaysia, sacred groves are considered living temples, albeit absent of stone walls or ornate stone monuments.

• Norman Architecture

  • The Normans were a people descended from Norse raiders and pirates from Denmark, Iceland, and Norway, who in the 10th and 11th centuries gave their name to Normandy, a region in France.

• The Early Middle Ages

  • Art historians attempt to classify medieval art into major periods and styles, often with some difficulty, as medieval regions frequently featured distinct artistic styles, such as Anglo-Saxon art or Norse art.

• Norman Painting

  • The Normans were descendants from Norse raiders from Denmark, Iceland, and Norway who in the 10th and 11th centuries gave their name to Normandy, a region in northern France.