Development scenarios in art and culture during middle age

This essay describes the development of art and culture during the Middle Ages in Europe, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance. During this period, artistic expressions were greatly influenced by religious faith with architecture, painting, and sculpture being used to create works that glorified Christian beliefs.

Monasteries provided a foundation for artistic production with many works intended for use in worship services. The Romanesque style emerged from this period featuring rounded arches and heavy columns; Gothic architecture followed which created buildings full of light and soaring heights using pointed arches and ribbed vaults. Painting was also strongly focused on religious subjects, often depicting biblical scenes or references to martyrdom. Illuminated manuscripts were popular works during this time decorated with intricate designs, colors, and gold leaf.

Music was heavily based on vocal forms of expression with religious chant being the most popular form. Instrumental music also emerged during this period, including early versions of the lute and harp, sometimes played in courtly settings or for secular entertainment.

Theatre also developed during this time with comedies and tragedies often performed at royal courts for noble audiences. These works were often satirical in nature but began to take on more serious tones as the Middle Ages progressed.

Overall, art and culture during the Middle Ages was heavily shaped by religion though certain works also reflected societal values prevalent at that time. While some artistic production focused solely on religious themes, other works combined elements of faith with more worldly perspectives which would eventually lead to the rise of humanism during the Renaissance.