While ancient objects from Northern Europe are usually seen as historical documents, many should be regarded as works of fine art. This book encourages readers to appreciate Bronze Age and early Medieval artefacts as they do works by well-known contemporary artists.
Peter Hupfauf
Uta Herzog completed her Master’s in Applied Psychology at the University of Queensland, Australia. She has worked in the field of psychology for over 40 years, both in various academic and clinical settings. She trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches, and is currently in private practice in Sydney.
Author's books
The Visual Perception of Deities from the Palaeolithic to the Present
For 30,000 years, humans have created visual expressions of their sacred beings. This book investigates these interpretations of deities throughout history, exploring the psychological necessity for us to create gods and goddesses in a human-like form.
Tracing their Tracks
Artefacts from Medieval Scandinavia show principles of visual perception used by artists a thousand years earlier than was recognised. This book considers Old Norse culture to understand the development of visual communication, an aspect lacking in literature—until now!