Scandinavian Folk Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)

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Are you inspired by Norwegian landscape and history, like so many artists before you? There are plenty of places where you can study art in Norway! The Astrup Fearnley Museum is a private art collection that opened to the public in 1993 and moved to the shores of the Oslofjord at Tjuvholmen in 2012. It also frequently hosts contemporary art exhibitions from both Norwegian and international artists alike. The Viking longships also became one of their most innovative constructions, used to navigate the seas and take them to distant lands. It was a significant part of the Viking culture as most of their expeditions required considerable seafaring navigation. The longship’s design was ideal for lightness and speed on the ocean. It was long and narrow in structure with oars running along the boat’s length intended for rowers.

But there are distinct features that typify the folk art of each of the Scandinavian countries. Swedish folk art However, the period in which he struggled the most is also when he produced his most famous artwork, including “ The Scream” (originally called Der Schrei der Natur– The Scream of Nature). The Borre style became prominent in other areas not only restricted to Scandinavia, for example, the British Isles and Baltic areas like Russia. The Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design (KMD) in Bergen offers both bachelor- and master-level degrees in art, music and design. Their fine arts programme allows students to specialise in areas as photography, painting, textiles, etc. While rosemaling has general characteristics, each region developed their own style of painting, which often enables the artwork to be connected to a specific place, if you know what to look for.The democratic and humanistic principles spread by Scandinavian design and the sensitivity to materials and to researching and employing traditional methods are an important and influential part of design history. It’s worth diving into Scandinavian design, including its history, context and connotations, to discover all that it has to offer.

Dala Horses: The Dala horse is a traditional wooden toy originating from Sweden. It has become an iconic symbol of Scandinavian folk art. These horses are typically painted in bright colors with intricate designs. Pottery and Ceramics: Pottery and ceramics are part of Scandinavian folk art as well. Artisans create functional and decorative items like bowls, vases, and tiles, often featuring regional motifs and traditional designs.In an article about the utilitarian excellence of Scandinavian design, Lara Iziercich explains what makes the Scandinavian style so different. Scandinavian marketing involves little more than promoting designs which are developed according and appropriate to the needs of the consumer. They aren’t intent on “selling” new design concepts to consumers. Scandinavian designers pride themselves on only creating functional, durable and cost- efficient products and goods. If people need something, they will buy it. If they don’t [need it], it doesn’t exist on the market to begin with. Undoubtedly, the most famous Norwegian artist is Edvard Munch. Despite his success as an artist both in Norway and abroad, his life was characterised by unhappiness as he struggled with both his mental and physical health. The Scream. Photo: Munch Museum Modernism, a cultural movement that started at the end of the 19th century, was a break from the Realism that dominated the art world before. Realism’s source was the invention of the photograph and the artist’s desire to produce work that looked “real.” It was, hence, fairly conservative, and the art created in that movement was intended to be truthful and accurate. Modernism was an escape from this rigidity, and a multitude of cultural and aesthetic movements grew from it. Snakehead printed cotton, William Morris, 1876. The art is characterised by vibrant colours, intricate patterns and imaginative themes which often feature depictions of nature, animals and folklore.