An illustrated study of the medieval paintings associated with Norway's stave churches. Introduced by Martin Blindheim, the volume examines surviving examples of Norwegian religious painting in the context of the country's medieval churches and Christian artistic traditions. It considers the subjects, decorative character and stylistic development of these works and their relationship to the wider art of medieval Europe. The introductory text is accompanied by an extensive series of plates, providing a visual survey of this distinctive aspect of Norway's medieval artistic heritage.

Martin Blindheim (introduction)

The stave Church Paintings. Maediaeval art from Norway