Kristofer Leirdal
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Kristofer Leirdal was a Norwegian
sculptor. He received his education at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry
from 1936 to 1938, and later at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts
between 1938 and 1940. Leirdal is especially noted for his sculptural contributions to the restoration of the Nidaros Cathedral
in Trondheim
. In 1997 he was made Knight, First Class, of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
sculptor. He received his education at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry
Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry
The Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry was established in 1818.In 1996 the National Academy of Craft and Art Industry became part of Oslo National Academy of the Arts .-Noted alumni:-External links:*...
from 1936 to 1938, and later at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts
Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts
The Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts is a Norwegian university offering studies in the areas of specialization painting, photography / video / film, digital art, sound art, sculpture, installation, performance art, and art theory.-History:...
between 1938 and 1940. Leirdal is especially noted for his sculptural contributions to the restoration of the Nidaros Cathedral
Nidaros Cathedral
Nidaros Cathedral is a Church of Norway cathedral located in the city of Trondheim in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It was the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nidaros from its establishment in 1152 until its abolition in 1537. Since the Reformation, it has been the cathedral of the...
in Trondheim
Trondheim
Trondheim , historically, Nidaros and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. With a population of 173,486, it is the third most populous municipality and city in the country, although the fourth largest metropolitan area. It is the administrative centre of...
. In 1997 he was made Knight, First Class, of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.