Although the Nordic countries such as Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland are part of Europe, art from these countries developed at a unique and separate pace, while still influencing and being influenced by art from other parts of Europe. Different movements which started in other parts of Europe made their way to the Nordic countries, and techniques from the Nordic countries made their way to other parts of Europe. During the Middle Ages, vikings crossed the ocean from Denmark and Sweden and entered Great Britain. They eventually reached parts of western Europe, and all though they were eventually driven out, they still made a large impact through incorporating their culture into the Anglo-Saxon and French ones already present.
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The Jelling Church in Denmark is decorated with frescoes, however the art is slightly different than frescoes in Continental Europe. The fresco in the Elmelunde Church is completely different, which shows how art styles can change in Denmark. The Nordic countries also took landscape paintings and produced some of the best in the world. The pieces reflect the beauty of Scandinavia, and sometimes the loneliness. A popular theme in Scandinavian pieces in the 19th and 20th century seems to be anxiety and loneliness. This theme might have been seen in some of the art of continental Europe, but really took off in Scandinavia. The most popular example would be Edvard Munch who portrayed his feelings in his art. However, surprisingly, landscape paintings were also used to express these emotions. Rodin styled statues were also very popular in Scandinavia and sculptors had their own way of joining his style and a classical style with Nordic mythology. Like many cultures, the Nordics have taken styles and developed them in their own ways. Due to isolation at certain points and time, and distance from Western Europe, Nordic art has developed at different times, and with different styles. Their culture, although considered barbaric at first, has reached all through Europe and even farther due to invasions and trade
The Jelling Church in Denmark is decorated with frescoes, however the art is slightly different than frescoes in Continental Europe. The fresco in the Elmelunde Church is completely different, which shows how art styles can change in Denmark. The Nordic countries also took landscape paintings and produced some of the best in the world. The pieces reflect the beauty of Scandinavia, and sometimes the loneliness. A popular theme in Scandinavian pieces in the 19th and 20th century seems to be anxiety and loneliness. This theme might have been seen in some of the art of continental Europe, but really took off in Scandinavia. The most popular example would be Edvard Munch who portrayed his feelings in his art. However, surprisingly, landscape paintings were also used to express these emotions. Rodin styled statues were also very popular in Scandinavia and sculptors had their own way of joining his style and a classical style with Nordic mythology. Like many cultures, the Nordics have taken styles and developed them in their own ways. Due to isolation at certain points and time, and distance from Western Europe, Nordic art has developed at different times, and with different styles. Their culture, although considered barbaric at first, has reached all through Europe and even farther due to invasions and trade