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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