Renaissance Vs Middle Ages Research Paper
IWT Task 1
The Middle Ages Vs. The Renaissance Periods
The Middle Ages which was approximately from the 5th century to the 15th century was marked with conflict after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. It was characterized by a decline in social change, poverty, social tension and minimal scientific advancements. Along with political and religious conflicts, it was also known as the Dark Ages. The Catholic church was a main influence in society and dominated daily life. The art of the Middle Ages was mostly controlled and created by the church. Art was served a major role in worship. This art was given the name of Byzantine art and was limited to religious forms of sculpture, paintings, mosaics drawings and metal work. Churches …show more content…
It was known as the re-birth of society. Political stability and advances in science occurred. There were still social and political revolutions, but this led to wide spread education reform and religious liberation. After the Dark ages the Renaissance period found artists from all levels of society. The use of light, shadows and colors led to real life portrayal in their paintings. The human body was seen as noble and worthy and was depicted in paintings and sculptures. Religious art was still created but depictions of everyday life were also. In the Middle ages most art came from Monasteries ' where little value was placed on it . Many pieces were unsigned. This was …show more content…
Use of color, space and three dimensional form. Artist of today also come from all walks of life from formally trained to freelance. Art is also valued in our society. We see it displayed in public places, museums, churches, private galleries and homes.
REFERENCES
Kren, E., & Marx, D. (n.d.). CIMABUES. In WEB GALLERY OF ART . Retrieved August 22, 2014, from www.wga.hu/rrames-e.html/c/cimabue/madonna
Finan, V. (n.d.). Primavera. Love and Gods. In Italian Renaissance.. Retrieved August 22, 2014, from www.italian-renaissance-art.com/ primavera.html
The Renaissance (n.d.). In Arthistory.net. Retrieved August 22, 2014, from www.arthistory.about.com/cs/arthistory10one/a/ga-ren.html
Alchin, L. (n.d.). Llords and Ladies. In Middle Ages Art. Retrieved August 22, 2014, from
The Middle Ages Vs. The Renaissance Periods
The Middle Ages which was approximately from the 5th century to the 15th century was marked with conflict after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. It was characterized by a decline in social change, poverty, social tension and minimal scientific advancements. Along with political and religious conflicts, it was also known as the Dark Ages. The Catholic church was a main influence in society and dominated daily life. The art of the Middle Ages was mostly controlled and created by the church. Art was served a major role in worship. This art was given the name of Byzantine art and was limited to religious forms of sculpture, paintings, mosaics drawings and metal work. Churches …show more content…
It was known as the re-birth of society. Political stability and advances in science occurred. There were still social and political revolutions, but this led to wide spread education reform and religious liberation. After the Dark ages the Renaissance period found artists from all levels of society. The use of light, shadows and colors led to real life portrayal in their paintings. The human body was seen as noble and worthy and was depicted in paintings and sculptures. Religious art was still created but depictions of everyday life were also. In the Middle ages most art came from Monasteries ' where little value was placed on it . Many pieces were unsigned. This was …show more content…
Use of color, space and three dimensional form. Artist of today also come from all walks of life from formally trained to freelance. Art is also valued in our society. We see it displayed in public places, museums, churches, private galleries and homes.
REFERENCES
Kren, E., & Marx, D. (n.d.). CIMABUES. In WEB GALLERY OF ART . Retrieved August 22, 2014, from www.wga.hu/rrames-e.html/c/cimabue/madonna
Finan, V. (n.d.). Primavera. Love and Gods. In Italian Renaissance.. Retrieved August 22, 2014, from www.italian-renaissance-art.com/ primavera.html
The Renaissance (n.d.). In Arthistory.net. Retrieved August 22, 2014, from www.arthistory.about.com/cs/arthistory10one/a/ga-ren.html
Alchin, L. (n.d.). Llords and Ladies. In Middle Ages Art. Retrieved August 22, 2014, from