Quest 6: Art in the Middle Ages

They were built to honor God. Gener al They were very big and pretty. They were in the shape of a cross. It could take up to 200 years to build.

CATHEDR ALS

Role

They belonged to everybody. They were interdependent.

Everybody's lives revolved around them. A place of worship.

Symboli sm The west entrance symbolized the gate to heaven,. Built on hills

They were in the shape of a cross. Structure reflected the Cathredral.

Used it for educational purposes. Used as a form of art.

To tell religious stories Made from ashes of beachtrees

Purpo se

STAINED GLASS

Effect

ILLUMINAT ED MANUSCRI PTS

Significa nce Manuscripts were important aspects to society Decorated to be a tribute to what the book was about.

Gener al

The monks were the ones who wrote them. Fancy letters/handwritten

Honor the faith

Decorated with gold and silver

Creati on

It was a lengthy process. Several step process to make.

Written on parchment of vellum. Used gold leafing and lettering.

Represented religious beliefs they were bling