Medieval Art

The Medieval Period

The Medieval Period

• Characterized by:• Feudalism &

• The Power of the Catholic Church

The Medieval Period

• Forms of Art:• Stained Glass Windows

The Medieval Period

• Forms of Art:• Sculptures

The Medieval Period

• Forms of Art:• Illuminated Manuscripts

The Medieval Period

• Forms of Art:• Paintings

The Medieval Period

• Forms of Art:• Tapestries

The Medieval Period

• Purposes:• To teach RELIGION to those that could

not read and write

Tells the story of baby Jesus!

The Medieval Period

• Characteristics:• Mostly Religious

• Flat & stiff w/ no movement• Important figures are large

• Fully clothed, draped in deeply carved, stiff looking clothes

The Medieval Period

• Characteristics:• Faces have little emotion• Paintings use vibrant colors

• Flat, 2-dimensional painted figures• Backgrounds single color, often gold• Religious figures (saints) had halos