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- Title
Experiments on Painting Viking Age Woodwork.
- Authors
Hellström, Nanna Friis; Gelskov, Anna Vebæk; Andersen, Sofie Louise; Lyngstrøm, Henriette
- Abstract
Traditionally, studies on Viking Age pigmentation have focused on the minerals used to produce colours. The research conducted in this article concerns other factors, that might have influenced painted wood such as surface treatments, outlines, and paint components. With an experimental archaeological approach, it investigates material interactions prevalent during the Viking Age. The study, conducted as part of the "Experiments with Painting Viking Age Woodwork" course in 2023 at the University of Copenhagen, aimed to unravel the choices made by craftsmen during the Viking era regarding wood treatments prior to painting. By examining painted woodwork artifacts from notable sites like Grimstrup, Horning, Jelling, Ladby and Trelleborg, this research offers valuable insights to Viking society: more precisely the skilled craftsmen producing art for the elite. Rather than attempting to replicate these ancient artworks, the study focuses on the potential, experiences, and capabilities inherent in Viking-Age color usage, which laid the foundation for the vibrant Middle Ages.
- Subjects
KOBENHAVNS universitet; WOODWORK; VIKINGS; MIDDLE Ages; AGE; EXPERIMENTAL archaeology
- Publication
EXARC Journal, 2024, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2212-523X
- Publication type
Article