Preserving Norwegian Stave Churches
Offered By: Norwegian University of Science and Technology via FutureLearn
Course Description
Overview
What are the challenges of preserving Stave Churches? Find out on this course.
Stave Churches in Norway are admired worldwide for their rich history and intricate architecture. Some have been standing for almost 1,000 years and one, the Urnes Stave Church, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On this course, you will explore what makes Norwegian Stave Churches unique and how they have been preserved.
You will learn the definition of Stave Churches and what makes them different from each other. With real-life examples, you will explore the traditional craftmanship and tools used to restore Stave Churches in Norway, as well as understand the challenges in preserving them.
This course is for anyone interested in Stave Churches in Norway and how they have been restored.
Syllabus
- Understanding the Stave Churches
- Wooden buildings with staves
- The remaining Stave Churches
- Protecting the Stave Churches
- The craftsmanship and restoration of the Stave Churches
- The craftsmanship of the Stave Churches
- Craftsmen, tools and materials
- Examples, values and choices
Taught by
Anne Nyhamar
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