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ARTS CRAFTS

Findings ancient times provide many examples of efforts to add value to the equipment used by the beauty of the everyday. Osberg findings produced textile and wooden engravings of professional standard, which provides much evidence of the work of artists who are good. Layout and equipment of a medieval church of Norway is also an evidence of high artistic ability, which is indicated by pulpit engravings, by various types of equipment ceremonies of copper and silver, as well as beautifully woven textiles such as carpets Baldishol ornaments made by artists who are not famous, which was customary at that time.

Pictures of roses is Norwegian decorative painting technique is unique, which uses roses of various shapes and sizes as the main pattern. Famous for farming communities in antiquity and ranch communities, rose painting is currently regarded as a classic Norwegian folk art.

During the 16th century, the Norwegian goldsmith began marking their products, so from then until now, the name of art workers is always listed in the final product.

Other traditions developed during the era of ancient traditions woven Renaisanse is illustrated, the activities of women that began in the region Gudbrandsdalen. Starting in the early 17th century art of Norway also produces steel engravings of high artistic value, which explains the art of crafting native Norway.

In rural areas, the tradition of wood carving and rose painting continued to be maintained until the 19th century. Achieved independence in 1814 promised many new opportunities for community craft, but poverty hamper this development. In the second half of the 19th century, Norwegian craft is still strongly influenced by ancient traditions. But slowly, the new technology began to enter the world of craft production. Founded in 1852, Hadeland Glassworks produce a better glass, often using foreign techniques of high standard. Egersund industry Faiance British rock art and introduced in 1887, Prosgrunn Ceramics Factory was opened.

The period of the last 100 years have witnessed increasing recognition of the values the beauty of art crafts, with many international craft exhibition held at the center of a crowd. Important for this development is the trend amongst Norwegian goldsmiths who is focusing on the artistic design aspects of their craft.

Renewed interest in Norwegian crafts during the Jugend period also inspired renaisanse in using ancient Viking symbols like the dragon head, which has since incorporated many into various forms of arts and crafts attract internationally and become national symbols.

Functionalist design in 1930 had a significant impact on Scandinavian crafts production and in 1950 gave birth to a different shape and softer, which is known as Scandinavian Design.

Development in 1979 with the fast changing industry. Textiles, glass, ceramics and other crafts are now fully accepted as a visual art form and true meaning of a product is no longer considered important. In 1974, the crafters of art and artists through their association Norske kunsthåndverkere (Norwegian Craft Artists Art) finally taken into account in the State Revenue Guarantee Scheme and more accepted by the Norwegian artist community. During the year 1980, industrial design began to be important, and the number of workers assigned art to decorate the public areas and buildings began to rise. Furthermore, art craft and design is an important part of artistic expression at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer in 1994.

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Source: This text was written with permission from Visiting Arts from the Norway Arts Directory (ISBN 19020349164 © 1999). E-mail: information@visitingarts.org.uk | Share on your network |