Publication at Faculty of Arts |
2021
Abstract
The lecture is composed in the form of a survey of Old Norse ornamental art, dealing with its general characteristics as well as specific styles and historical development. A section dedicated to the previous research and scholarship on the topic is also included.
The second part of the lecture addresses the potential modes of reception of Old Norse ornamental art in modern British literature and culture, with special focus on the Victorian era, which is known for a remarkable increase in the popularity of Old Norse culture, especially in the literary works of the period.