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PART III: LEGACY OF THE MIDDLE AGES

MEDIEVAL ART
There are many types of medieval arts. In fact, medieval art has continually advanced
throughout medieval times.
In an attempt to specify the types of medieval arts, historians tried to classify them
according to major periods of the middle ages as well as style. The generally accepted
classifications were early Christian art, Migration Period art, Byzantine art, Insular art,
Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque and Gothic art. Other classifications were based on
nations and cultures that had their own distinctive style. These types of medieval arts
included the Anglo-Saxon art and Norse art.

Anglo Saxon Art

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Anglo Saxon Art was characterized by its use of vivid colors, Anglo Saxons were
experts with metalwork and renowned for brooches like the fuller brooch.
 Anglo Saxon art was recognizable by the
extensive use of colors and brightness in
artwork.
 Anglo Saxon art originated with the Germanic
Anglo Saxons in England.
 Anglo Saxon art dates from the 5th century
until the 11th century.
 Anglo Saxon art was influenced by the British
Celts during the early period and by the Franks towards the later period.
 Anglo Saxon art can be seen in a number of museums across England.

Byzantine Art
Byzantine Art was influenced by early Roman Art, popular throughout medieval times
Byzantine mosaic art was particularly beautiful.
 Byzantine art began with the foundation of Constantinople in AD 324 and
ended in 1453 following its capture by the Ottoman Turks.
 Byzantine mosaic has brought mosaic art to an unprecedented level of power.
  Painting of devotional panels became an
important aspect of Byzantine arts as the
cult of icons played a very significant part
in both secular and religious life.
 Byzantine workmanship in metalwork,
ivory and enable were highly prized
especially during the middle ages.
 Several Byzantine artworks were regarded
as treasures of the some Western
Churches.

Carolingian Art
Carolingian art from the Carolingian Empire was recognized by its use of bright vivid
colors, illuminated manuscripts and use of biblical
themes.
 Carolingian art was recognizable by the extensive
use of biblical themes, the use of vivid colors in
illuminated manuscripts and the early use of
monumental religious sculptures.
 Carolingian art originated in the Carolingian
Empire forged by the Germanic Franks.
 Carolingian art dates from the late 8th century until
the end of the 9th century.
 Carolingian art was influenced by the legacy of
Roman arts in Western Europe as well as the Byzantine art and the Hiberno-
Saxon art from the British Isles. Carolingian art can be seen in modern-day
France, Germany and neighboring regions.

Gothic Art
Medieval Gothic Art was fashionable for
around two hundred years from the 12th -
14th century, it was very popular with
medieval people and could be seen in stained
glass, manuscripts, Fresco's and panel
paintings.
It was supplemented by the solidification of
Christianity when new cathedrals and
churches were being built in Northern France (Chartres, Amiens and Reims). Unlike
the forms of art that preceded it, Gothic art was characterized by an increase in
naturalistic features. Naturalism, which was commonly used by Italian artists during
the 13th century later on became the dominant painting style in the continent.
Gothic artists were the founders of the movement that aimed towards greater realism
which ended in the Renaissance art style. Gothic art was mainly practiced in four
primary types which include:
 Stained glass
 Manuscript illumination
 Frescos
 Panel paintings

Moorish Art
Moorish Art can be identified by its use of mosaics, floral designs, use of bright color
and Ivory pieces such as "The Pyxis of Al-Mughira".
 Moorish art was recognizable by the use of
horseshoe arches and honeycomb vaults in
architecture, ceramic and glass mosaics and the
employment of colorful, floral designs.
 Moorish art originated in North Africa and Spain
during the period both were ruled by Moors.
 Moorish art dates from the 8th century until the
15th century.
 Moorish art was influenced by the Arab, Muslim
and Berber heritage of the Moors, the Visigoth
legacy of Iberia and occasionally, by the Byzantine and Frankish art styles.
 Moorish art can be seen throughout North African countries, modern-day Spain
and Portugal.

Norman Art
The largest body of extant specimens of Norman art exists in Italy. Here Norman
stonework and metalwork borrowed significantly from classical Greek, Arab and
Lombard art traditions. Metalwork flourished in Norman Italy and extant bronze
sculptures dating back to the Norman period exist to this day. Ivorywork also
flourished significantly in Italy during Norman rule.
The Tapestry was commissioned by the Normans
following the 1066 invasion but it was the handywork
of Anglo Saxon artisans. It is a huge piece of
embroidery art which depicts the events leading up to
the 1066 invasion.
 Norman art originated at the hands of the
Normans in various parts of Europe.
 Norman art dates from 11th century until the 15th century.
 Norman art was influenced by classical Greek heritage, Byzantine art traditions,
Roman art heritage and Arab art.
 Norman art can be seen in England, Italy, Sicily and Normandy.

Romanesque Art
Romanesque Art is characterized by its beautiful style in
both painting and sculpture. It is well represented in the
iconic models such as Christ in majesty, scenes from the
life of Christ and the Last Judgement. The illuminated
Romanesque manuscripts show lavish colored decorations
of the period. Romanesque art can be seen in the bible and
Psalters of the time.
The colored décor was also in capital columns that were
exciting and showed a great prowess and mastery of the
design. The art was completed with scenes of several
carved figures. At the start of the period was the use of a
large wooden crucifix which is a German innovation. A
good example of the use of this art is the statue of the enthroned Madonna which is
one of the best statues showing the sculptural mode of the period.
Compositions had a shallow depth and were flexible so that the historical initials could
be squeezed into shapes. The church tympanums and columns capital were created in
this manner.

Tudor Art
Tudor Art was defined by its half-timber black and white exteriors. Tudor Art was
prevalent in 1485 to 1603 during the rule of Tudor monarchs.
  Tudor art was recognizable by decorative motifs,
extravagant iconography in portraiture, secular
themes and lavish embellishments in architecture.
 Tudor art originated during the period of Tudor
dynasty’s rule in England.
 Tudor art dates from 1485 to 1603 during which
England was ruled by Tudor monarchs.
 Tudor art was influenced by art traditions from the
north of British Isles as well as the ideals of
Reformation.
 Tudor art can be seen in modern-day England.

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Name:………………………………………………………………… Date: ……….…………………………….
Grade: 2do bachillerato Subject: History and Social Sciences
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HOMEWORK:
Search for, print and label the most important examples of each type of medieval art.