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Fashion The Norwegian folk costume worn during the 19 th century is called “nasjonalen’ It became popular in 1840 as part of the national romantic movement Became a strong symbol for the norwegiansism- movement.
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19TH Century of Norwegian Culture
By Elizabith LeMay
Farm Culture Scarce resources; harsh climate, and ancient
property laws evolved the Norwegian farm culture
Grains are grown only in the southern Norway while western Norway has some livestock raising and dairy farming
One type of farming was whaling which is the practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their oil, meat or whalebone.
Fashion The Norwegian folk
costume worn during the 19th century is called “nasjonalen’
It became popular in 1840 as part of the national romantic movement
Became a strong symbol for the norwegiansism-movement.
Art Portraits were very
popular at this time Edvard Munch, one
of the most famous and well-known artist in history, painted during this time.
The Scream
Literature One of the most famous figures in
Norwegian literature is Henrik Ibsen
Some of his work includes: “A Doll’s House”, “The Wild Duck”, and “Hedda Gabler”.
Architecture Most of the active architects in
Norway at this time were military officers that have studied civil engineering
Architecture was of interest mainly to limited group of wealthy merchants and landowners
The materials used were stone and wood
Stone houses were a symbol of wealth
