Art of the
Middle Ages
Will Harper & Keaten Ell
Art of the Middle Age
Reflection of the society
– During the Middle Ages, the society was changed quit a bit from the
decline of the Empire. The middle ages cover about 1,000 years when
the barbarians or the tribes swept across the Rhine into the empire.
– You may think people in the middle ages did things differently, and they did.
People back then would form small "communities" around a lord or master as
they would call It to stay isolated from the other people. As today we know that
we do things a little more different.
Major Themes
– Civic art:
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Was art usually commissioned by a city depicting a victory in battle, or some great leader.
Civic art usually found in city halls or public plazas.
– Portraits:
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Usually self paintings of one person or family. Usually great warriors or leaders of the
time, had portraits made.
– Classical theme:
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Classical themed art portrayed scenes from ancient legends, ancient history, gods and
goddesses, and Biblical scenes.
– Sculptures:
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made from clay, or rock. Usually granite or marble. Sculpted to depict famous leaders,
gods and goddesses, or the painter themselves.
Major Artists
Donatello
Giotto
Cimabue
Lorenzo Ghiberti
Art vs. Literature
– The artwork of the time helps us to better understand the literature written. It
helps by showing a detailed representation of a scene, or moment from the
literature.
– Most artwork from the middle ages, is based from literature also from this time
period.
– For example:
– Giotto Di Bondone, painted this picture to show Jesus's
crucifixion from the story in the bible.
Modern Time
– We may not think that the Middle Ages has anything to do with modern times,
but that is where everything started from. For instance:
– water mills
– technology
– printing press
– heavy plow
– The list goes on, but if it weren't for the Middle Ages, we would not have the
things we have today. Everything from then has advanced and made life a little
easier.
Works Cited
– Giotto Di Bondone. giottodibondone.com, 2002-2015. web. November 15, 2015.
– Mark Johnson Learn About Cimabue in Art History, View His Art and Famous
Paintings. Art History-Famous Artists-Paintings.com. web. November 15, 2015.
– Dr. E.L. Slip Knox. Late Middle Ages. Boise State University, 2014. web.
November 15, 2015.
– The Middle Ages. History World. History World, 1992. web. November 15, .
– Feudal Life. Annenberg Foundation. Annenberg Learner, 2015. web. 2015.