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= Means and Methods for the Study of Medieval Iconography =
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= The Medieval Image: Meaning and Interpretation<br> =
  
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The overarching aim of this research programme is to formulate a theoretical and methodological framework for the further development of the study of medieval iconography, with the ambition to widen the perspective from the traditional ”lexical” focus of iconographical interpretation to include also other aspects of iconography, for example space, body, rhythm and composition, and with specific consideration of the function of the images. At the same time, a solid foundation in the textual corpus of medieval theology and learning is maintained as a basis for the understanding of the imagery. The hope is that the research programme wil contribute to a renewal in various ways of the Nordic study of iconography.<br> <br>The present activity of the program consist of Kjartan Prøven Hauglid’s PhD project Damnavit exemplum. Advarende eksempler i romanske figurative konsollfriser, ca. 1060–1120 (Damnavit exemplum. Moral Warnings in Romanesque figurative corbel friezes ca. 1060–1120); Ragnhild Bø’s PhD project The Iconography of the Lamoignon Hours (Lisbon, Gulbenkian Foundation, MS LA 237), a manuscript illuminated by the Bedford Master; and Lena Liepe’s research on the iconography of Icelandic 14th century law manuscripts (in collaboration with Karl G. Johansson, Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, University of Oslo). Further plans include the production of an anthology presenting studies in iconography along the lines of the general aim of the research programme, with contributions by leading scholars from Norway, Denmark and Sweden.  
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The main aim of the research programme is to formulate a theoretical and methodological framework for the further development of the study of medieval iconography, with the ambition to widen the perspective from the traditional ”lexical” focus of iconographical interpretation to include also other aspects of iconography. At the same time, a solid foundation in the textual corpus of medieval theology and learning is maintained as a basis for the understanding of the imagery. The hope is that the research programme will contribute to a renewal of the Nordic and international study of iconography.<br> <br>The present activity of the programme consist of a book project, Medieval iconography: Means and methods for the interpretation of medieval images run by Lena Liepe and involving 17 Nordic scholars. Further, the program includes three PhD projects: Kjartan Hauglid, ”Damnavit exemplum. Moral warnings in Romanesque figurative corbel friezes ca. 1060–1120”; Ragnhild Bø, ”The Iconography of the Lamoignon Hours (Lisbon, Gulbenkian Foundation, MS LA 237), a manuscript illuminated by the Bedford Master”; and Maria Husabø Oen, ”Birgitta’s Images. Art and visuality in Birgittine spirituality, cult and devotion”. Also associated to the program is a joint project between Lena Liepe and Karl G. Johansson, Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, University of Oslo, on the iconography of Icelandic 14th century law manuscripts.<br>
  
 
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Professor Lena Liepe: [[Means and Methods for the Study of Medieval Iconography|Medieval Iconography: Means and Methods for the Interpretation of Medieval Images]]
  
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Research fellow Kjartan Hauglid: [[Corbel Tables]]
  
Professor Lena Liepe: [[Means and Methods for the Study of Medieval Iconography]]
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Research fellow Ragnhild Boe: [[Manuscript Illumination]]  
 
 
Research fellow Kjartan Hauglid: [[Corbel Tables]]  
 
  
Research fellow Ragnhild Boe: [[Manuscript Illumination]]
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Research fellow Maria Husabø Oen: [[Birgitta’s Images: Art and visuality in Birgittine spirituality, cult and devotion|Birgitta of Sweden and the Iconology of Visions]]

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The Medieval Image: Meaning and Interpretation

Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas


The main aim of the research programme is to formulate a theoretical and methodological framework for the further development of the study of medieval iconography, with the ambition to widen the perspective from the traditional ”lexical” focus of iconographical interpretation to include also other aspects of iconography. At the same time, a solid foundation in the textual corpus of medieval theology and learning is maintained as a basis for the understanding of the imagery. The hope is that the research programme will contribute to a renewal of the Nordic and international study of iconography.

The present activity of the programme consist of a book project, Medieval iconography: Means and methods for the interpretation of medieval images run by Lena Liepe and involving 17 Nordic scholars. Further, the program includes three PhD projects: Kjartan Hauglid, ”Damnavit exemplum. Moral warnings in Romanesque figurative corbel friezes ca. 1060–1120”; Ragnhild Bø, ”The Iconography of the Lamoignon Hours (Lisbon, Gulbenkian Foundation, MS LA 237), a manuscript illuminated by the Bedford Master”; and Maria Husabø Oen, ”Birgitta’s Images. Art and visuality in Birgittine spirituality, cult and devotion”. Also associated to the program is a joint project between Lena Liepe and Karl G. Johansson, Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, University of Oslo, on the iconography of Icelandic 14th century law manuscripts.


Participants

Professor Lena Liepe: Medieval Iconography: Means and Methods for the Interpretation of Medieval Images

Research fellow Kjartan Hauglid: Corbel Tables

Research fellow Ragnhild Boe: Manuscript Illumination

Research fellow Maria Husabø Oen: Birgitta of Sweden and the Iconology of Visions