Foliate Mask in Vernacular Material Culture from Medieval to Modern Norway
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12901683 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Karen V Lykke (University of Oslo, corresponding author), Ane Ohrvik (0000-0003-1386-4193, University of Oslo) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2023-07-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal for the Study of Religion Nature and Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1749-4907 • E-ISSN: 1749-4915 |
| Publisher | Equinox Publishing (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1558/jsrnc.24300 |
| OpenAlex | W4385709737 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
In this article, we explore the contexts and appearances of what we argue is a Norwegian version of the Green Man – the Glibb – in vernacular settings. We also discuss the figure’s possible meanings in Norwegian secular culture. Most of the objects are part of the digital artifact collection called DigitaltMuseum (Digital Museum), which is a common database for Norwegian and Swedish museums and collections. Our collection and analysis of this material provides an initial step toward documenting the figure’s appearances and uses beyond the ecclesial material culture; however, it does not represent an exhaustive list of sources. We investigate the appearance of this particular ‘Green Man’ figure, discussing its material form and iconographical features and analysing its placement and occurrence. We argue that the Glibb’s ambiguous and flexible imagery is also a flexible symbol. Over the centuries, such symbols can enter into new constellations and interpretations of meaning with is new generation that continues to use their material forms
Aesthetics · Art · Artifact (error · Constellation · Epistemology · Linguistics · Literature · Meaning (existential · Norwegian · Symbol (formal · Vernacular · Computer Science · Conservation Techniques and Studies · History · Museums and Cultural Heritage · Philosophy · Visual Culture and Art Theory · Artificial Intelligence
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |