What is medieval art?
Medieval art generally concerns art produced in Europe during the Middle Ages, the period from the fifth to the 17th century. There were many types of medieval art, from painting and sculptures, textile art, illuminated manuscripts, metal processing, mosaics and stained glass. Medieval art can be very different in its conventions and characteristics depending on the period and region. For example, early medieval works of art from the Roman Empire often followed Roman conventions, while art from the northern regions of Europe usually followed the Germanic Convention. Islamic influences can be seen in some types of art from the Middle Ages. In the later centuries, various artistic influences can generally be seen in order to combine somewhat, and some regions of Europe are expected to come with their own characteristic artistic conventions. Art in late antique style is considered to be the first of these schools and is expected to largely imitate the artistic conventions of the Romans. This style of art probably persistedThe longest in southern Europe. In northern Europe, England and Ireland, however, it is considered to be virtually non -existent as a late antique art, because these people have never fully fallen under the influence of the Roman Empire. In Spain, where Islam has been considered dominant religion for many centuries rather than Catholicism, it is assumed that medieval art has developed aspects reminiscent of Arab culture and artistic conventions.
Other styles of art were prevailing in the Middle Ages include Romanesque and Gothic art. Romanesque art preceded Gothic art, about the 10th century. Historians of art usually believe that this style of art has cooperated with many cultural and religious influences present in Europe. Although this included elements of the Islamic Convention, it mostly dealt with a Christian subject. It is assumed that Gothic art first appeared in about the 12th century and probably spread throughout Europe to the 16th century.
Most of the arts created in medieval Europe were religious. In this period, the Catholic Church used paintings, sculptures and other forms of art to help educate to a large extent to the illiterate public about matters of religion. Some forms of art, such as illuminated manuscripts, often contained peripheral doctors and sketches without apparent purpose than can entertain and see them. It is assumed that some examples of medieval art, such as the Bayeux tapestry, have told important historical events. It is assumed that metal work, especially in precious metals, such as silver and goldening instruments used during religious worship.