Ringerike Style Essentials

Discover the art of the Ringerike style, a key Viking Age design from around 1000-1075 CE. This guide helps you master the craft of knotwork, making it easy to create your own distinctive patterns.

Unlock the fundamentals of Ringerike knotwork and learn to design intricate Viking-inspired compositions.

The Ringerike style is one of the most iconic artistic expressions from the Viking Age. But how do you faithfully recreate its original principles? Ringerike Style Essentials reveals the mysteries behind crafting knotwork and presents them in a way that’s accessible for anyone eager to design their own unique creations.

All the core concepts and principles are carefully explained through clear illustrations and graphics, making it simple to understand the building blocks that form this style. You’ll also discover how to bring variety to your work by rearranging and combining ornamental elements to personalize your designs.

This book guides you step-by-step through the entire process of constructing detailed knotwork compositions. From studying reference material to sketching the main lines and refining the ornament’s details, you’ll gain a practical method to tackle what might otherwise feel like a complex and intimidating artistic challenge.