More than just a colouring book, this is a unique introduction to medieval art for older children and adults. An interactive way of finding out about the images, motifs and colours typical of the Middle Ages. Replacing the earlier edition 9781409556121, this edition with fine lines and more detail is designed to appeal to both children and adults.

An interactive way of finding out about the images, motifs and colours typical of the Middle Ages.

Illustrations portray people from every class of society, from farmers to courtiers.

Illustrations depicting everyday life in the Middle Ages are accompanied by brief text.

More than 150 decorative designs include adaptations from ancient originals as well as new motifs inspired by Camelot, Game of Thrones, and other shows. Ideal for needlework and other crafts. Complete instructions.

This volume begins with a short introduction by Else Ostergard to the amazing finds of garments from the Norse settlement of Herjolfnes in Greenland. It then features chapters on technique - production of the thread, dyeing, weaving techniques, cutting and sewing - by Anna Norgard. Also included are measurements and drawings of garments, hoods, and stockings, with sewing instructions, by Lilli Fransen. A practical guide to making your own Norse garment!

Dragons, winged dogs, demons, lions, griffins, a bull, unicorn, eagle, various other grotesques from The Book of Kells, medieval architecture, other sources. Detailed black-and-white illustrations of 45 mythical animals. Captions.