Hakon Christie, Archaeologist and Building Historian
As an archaeologist and building historian Hakon Christie has made central contributions to the perception of Norwegian wooden architecture in general and stave architecture in particular. Since 1950 he has been working on "Norges kirker", a multi-volume set on the Churches of ...
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Project details
| Title: | Hakon Christie, Archaeologist and Building Historian |
|---|---|
| Entr. year: | 2004 |
| Result: | Medal |
| Country: | Norway |
| Category type: | individual |
| Building type/ Project type: | |
| Architect / Proj.leader: | Dedicated service by individuals or organisations |
| The Jury's citation: | For their complementary contributions to the understanding of Medieval vernacular and ecclesiastical wooden architecture in Scandinavia. |
Description:
As an archaeologist and building historian Hakon Christie has made central contributions to the perception of Norwegian wooden architecture in general and stave architecture in particular. Since 1950 he has been working on "Norges kirker", a multi-volume set on the Churches of Norway, which has had great impact on our understanding of Norwegian art history. He has built bridges between Norwegian academics and their counterparts in other European countries.
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