Name: The Cathedral of Kirkjubøur
Brand: University Press of Southern Denmark
SKU: 9789991837895
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The Cathedral of Kirkjubøur

and the Medieval Bishop’s See of the Faroes

Kirstin S Eliasen and Morten Stige (editors)

Published by University Press of Southern Denmark

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Published: 05-Dec-2024
ISBN: 9789991837895

Hardback
464 Pages
colour illustrations

Subjects:
Architecture
Religious Buildings

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In 2011 and again in 2018, meetings known as “pondering meetings” were organized in Kirkjubøur. The purpose was to create a forum to reflect on the cultural and historical significance of the archaeological monuments at Kirkjubøur and to discuss research possibilities. Specialists in art history, archaeology, architecture, geology, craftsmanship, ornamentation, and church interior design were invited. The plan was to place these topics in a comparative context with our neighbouring countries. This international collaboration was evident in the participants, who included experts from Norway, Denmark, Scotland, and England, in addition to those from the Faroe Islands.

This book is a direct outcome of the pondering meetings. It is a collection of 17 articles by 12 authors.

Faroese Medieval archaeologist, educated at Aarhus University. She worked as an archaeologist at Føroya Fornminnissavn/now Tjóðsavn (the national Museum of the Faroe Islands) and at several museums in Denmark. Has been temporary director of Føroya Landsskjalasavn/now Tjóðskjalasavn (Faroese National Archives), Føroya Fornminnissavn, director of Nyborg Museum/Castle and Musset på Sønderskov. Since 2012 editor at Danmarks Kirker/Danish Churches.

Morten Stige is an Art Historian from the University of Oslo. He is presently a partner in Fabrica heritage services. Both his research and publications, and Fabricas work are focused on medieval stone churches and their building history. Stige has been responsible for a number of "seminars of pondering" on medieval churches which has led to published books. He has also published papers on medieval art and iconography.