Ringerike Style Essentials

<p>The Ringerike style (c. 1000-1075 CE) is one of the quintessential styles of the Viking Age. But how do you recreate the style in accordance with its original principles? <em>Ringerike Style Essentials</em> unlocks the secrets of the enigmatic craft of knotwork creation and makes it approachable for you to create your own unique designs.</p><p><br></p><p>All the essential principles and concepts you need are broken down through clear illustrations and graphics in an easy-to-understand manner to help you quickly acquire a good grasp of the individual building blocks composing the style. Furthermore you'll learn how to create variety by reconfiguring and combining the ornamental elements to customise your designs.</p><p><br></p><p>Step-by-step this book walks you through the process of constructing an intricate knotwork-based composition. From analysing the references to laying out the composition's main lines and shaping the ornament's details. You'll acquire a manageable approach to the otherwise complex and daunting task of composing intricate knotwork patterns.</p>