Welcome to the Medieval World
Knights, monks, castles, and churches will all be introduced in this period following the Classical art of the Roman Empire. It is called by many names: the Middle Ages, the Dark Ages, the Medieval Period, or the Age of Faith. It’s no wonder that people have trouble naming this glorious and difficult thousand years. This is an age of conflict; a long time of nation invading nation until there was little left of art, literature, or societal structure. It is remarkable that even a few men, claiming that they had understood the nature of God, built entirely new forms of communication through the earthly materials of stone, wood, and glass. Messages of hope were prevalent in the art of this age. You will encounter messages of good-deeds and courageous acts that were carried out by Roman soldiers, monks, and others who sought to bring light to a very dark world. Let’s begin our journey through the Middle Ages. -Brenda Ellis In this period of European history, the West is centered in Rome. The East is centered in Constantinople, now called Istanbul.
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