Browsing by Subject "Iconology"

This thesis attempts to explore Erwin Panofsky’s (1892 -1968) methodology from his publication Studies in Iconology: Humanistic Themes in the Art of the Renaissance, published 1939, in regards to decorative sculpture found on capitals within wooden Norwegian stave churches. This will hopefully confirm and produce new iconographical interpretations for the imagery. The stave church capitals are from the Romanesque period in Norway dated c. 1090-1210 C.E.The thesis contains; an overview of stave churches, a description of Panofsky’s methodology, and a background of the Norwegian Romanesque. This is then followed by an analysis of the capitals. The thesis is supported by providing basic information about the Viking art styles from Scandinavia c. late 9th-11th century, and Romanesque outside Scandinavia dated c. 1000-1200. though neither are the main focus. The last section is focused on issues that arose with during the analysis, before ending with a conclusion.