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The Viking & Germanic Art Bundle

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Dive into the full evolution of Nordic ornament from c. 400-1100 CE.

This four-book set pairs the two Anatomy volumes breaking down how the styles work, from motif logic to ribbon flow, with the two Compendium volumes loaded with hundreds of museum artefacts, photo & documentation drawings, and provenance info.

Perfect for makers, artists, historians, and anyone who wants a style-correct, high-fidelity reference library in one go.

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Books in this series

Master the Ringerike Beast

A step-by-step workbook for creating authentic Ringerike art

Learn how to construct your own Ringerike-style art from the foundations up. Get familiar with the core building blocks and follow a guided project to construct the iconic great beast motif.

With clear diagrams, reference plates, and hands-on instruction, this is tailored for artists, makers, tattooers, and anyone who wants a historically accurate how-to rather than mere reference images.

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Need a Quick Overview of Viking Art?

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This beautifully designed guide gives you a clear overview of Viking Age art styles. Inside, you’ll find a timeline, style descriptions, and real artefact examples.

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