Ancient art in Norway

Norway, 1970

Film
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A survey of Norwegian art from ancient times to the Christian era. From rock paintings of fish, animals, people, vegetation and ships we follow the development and influences on art forms both domestic and public. Fine examples from all areas and ages are shown.

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Credits

director

Kare Bergstrom

production company

Norsk Film

Duration

00:19:00:00

Production places
Norway
Production dates
1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

000357

Language

English

Subject categories

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - History

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Norway

Documentary

History → History

History → Middle Ages

History → Norway - History

History → Vikings

Short films

Short films → Short films - Norway

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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