Book • A Compendium of Germanic Art

A Compendium of Germanic Art brings together the visual record of the Scandinavian Germanic Iron Age (c. 400–800 CE) into one practical reference

Spread: Style II/B chapter opener (pp. 44–45) — Chapter title spread with large artefact photos introducing Style II/B (c. 525–625); figure numbers visible.

Each page is designed for quick comparison, close study, and hands‑on use—whether you’re sketching motifs, researching provenance, or planning a build.

The material is arranged chronologically by style and cross‑referenced with origin and museum information, with numbered figures throughout that link to a back‑of‑book catalogue listing each artefact’s origin, inventory number, and current location.

Created as a visual companion to The Anatomy of Germanic Art—and fully useful on its own—the book reproduces all the historical animal‑ornament examples listed there, collected in a single, easy‑to‑use volume.

Spread: Artefact photo + documentation drawing (pp. 82–83) — Helmet photo paired with documentation drawings of plates and panels.

Spread: Artefact photos + documentation drawing (pp. 102–103) — Museum documentation drawing of a harness layout beside photographs of corresponding fittings for linework clarity.

Who it’s for

• Tattoo artists, illustrators, and designers who need accurate visual references

• Researchers and academics looking for consolidated imagery with provenance

• Reenactors, makers, and Germanic art enthusiasts seeking style‑correct details

• Anyone who wants a resource that works as both inspiration and documentation

Spread: Swords overview (pp. 64–65) — Paired sword pages showing hilt ornament; 1:1 detail imagery and small full‑length silhouettes at 1:10.

Spread: Horse harness set overview (pp. 56–57) — Assembled harness shown on horse silhouette; opposite page shows fittings at actual size (1:1) with figure numbers.

What’s inside

• Chronological chapters covering the Germanic Iron Age in Scandinavia (c. 400–800 CE)

• 275+ images across: Early Animal Style (Sösdala style & Nydam style), Style I, Style II/B, Style II/C, Style II/D

• Additional chapters: Gold Bracteates, Gold Foil Figures, Helmet plates, and Further figurative motifs

• Photos of artefacts from museum collections (primarily sourced from online collections)

• Documentation illustrations & reconstructions for clarity and comparison

• Scale made clear: many artefacts printed at 1:1; others marked NTS (not to scale) or with scale bars/silhouettes

• Numbered figures & cross‑references that tie images to a back‑of‑book catalogue with origin, inventory number, and museum/location information

• Clear credits and licensing notes where applicable

Spread: Figurative motifs (pp. 108–109) — Selection of figurative mounts and multi‑view photographs of a figurine; figure numbers and scales visible.

Pairs perfectly with

The Anatomy of Germanic Art — This compendium includes images of all the historical animal‑ornament examples listed in Anatomy, making them ideal study partners: theory and breakdowns in Anatomy; consolidated visual references here.

Spread: Catalogue list (pp. 128–129) — Two‑column catalogue listing each figure’s origin, museum/inventory number, and image/illustration credits.

Specifications

• Pages: 136

• Images: 275+

• Styles covered: Early Animal Style (Sösdala & Nydam), Style I, Style II/B, Style II/C, Style II/D

• Period: c. 400–800 CE (Scandinavia)

• Size: 17.8 × 25.4 cm

• Format: Ebook, paperback, or hardcover

• Language: English

• Published: 15‑11‑2024