Art of the Middle Ages: Stained Glass and Manuscripts
Investigating the artistic techniques and religious significance of medieval art forms.
Key Questions
- Explain how stained glass windows were used to tell stories to a largely illiterate population.
- Analyze the symbolism embedded in medieval illuminated manuscripts.
- Compare the function of art in the Middle Ages to its function in ancient societies.
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