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Period: 500 to 1398
The Middle Ages
The term used to express the time period between the fall of Western Rome and the 1400s. This was the period before the Renaissance and feudalism was common throughout Europe. -
700
Beowulf
Beowulf is probably the oldest Old English epic poem. Epic poem about centered around a warrior who has superhuman power and strength and provides glimpse on what it means to be a hero. Written between the 7th to early 11th century. -
Period: 1175 to 1236
Berlingheiro
Real name is unknown but "Berlingheiro" is denoted from the phrase he used to sign his art. He lived in 12th and 13th century. He had deep Byzantine influence. All dates are tentative. -
1230
The Modanna and Child
This was the Modanna and Child painted by Berlingheiro. This paints a contemplative scene of Mary with baby Jesus. Mary with a gesture pointing to Jesus, her son as the way to salvation. -
Period: 1390 to Jul 9, 1441
Jan van Eyck
He was one of the most significant Northern Europe painting during this time. He worked in Burges. -
Period: 1400 to
The Renaissance
The "rebirth". Ancient classical text begin to be employed in society and "humanism" became a very key characteristic. -
1434
The Arnolfini Portrait
Painted by van Eyck. This portrait is of a rich Italian merchant. It is balanced picture and with elements of fertility hinted throughout the picture, though the wife may not actually be pregnant. -
Period: 1450 to
The Early Modern Era
Europeans began to start exploring for new trade routes and expand their empires. A period characterized with expansion and new technologies. -
Period: Apr 15, 1452 to May 2, 1519
Leonardo da Vinci
Was a Reniassance painter. He was a great example of a "Renaissance man", does a lot of things and is good at it. He was an all admired great artist and scientist. -
Period: Apr 21, 1471 to Apr 6, 1528
Dürer
Was a versatile German artist in the Renaissance. He was a key example of Protestant art. He was a painter, print maker, theorist, and mathematician from Numberg. -
Period: Mar 6, 1475 to Feb 8, 1564
Michelangelo
Michelangelo a renoun sculptor and painter. He made many famous works of art. He was influenced by humanism but later changed his focus in his art. He still is a strong influence on Western art. -
1499
The Pieta
A scultpting of Michelangelo. It protrays a scene of Mary holding Jesus after he is taken down from the Cross. This is supposed to express a message of comtemplation to the viewer about the sacrafice made on the Cross. It was commisioned in 1498. -
1503
Mona Lisa
One of the best known art pieces in the world. This artwork created by da Vinci displays his masterful use of proportions enshrined in mystery. Medium: oil -
1514
Saint Jerome in His Study
Created by Dürer. This is a scene of Saint Jerome who transcribed the Bible into the Latin Vulgate and is an exemplified Christian scholar. Dürer is careful to include depictions of harmony and repose. -
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Rembrandt
This is one of the most celebrated painters in the world. He always had an interest of art and trained under an apprenticeship. He was a Protestant painter and painted many religious scenes and portraits often putting himself in them. -
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John Milton
Was the secretary of Foreign Tongues for the English Government. Was an author and wrote one the most loved poems in the history of the English language: Paradise Lost. -
Period: to
John Bunyan
A renoun English author who published one of the most famoud books of all time. -
The Kitchen Maid
Was created by Vermeer. It poses an intimate atmosphere showing the natural things in life. Medium: Oil on canvas. -
Period: to
Daniel Defoe
He was an author and best known for Robinson Crusoe. -
Paradise Lost by Milton
Paradise Lost is a super fiction of Genesis. It displays deep theological themes about the Fall of man. It was begun in 1658 when Milton was blind. -
The Pilgrims Progress
A Christian allegory describing the Pilgrim's (Christian) journey through life to the "Celestial City". He is travelling along a road passing different acts and trials along his way. Is the most famous Chrisitan allegory and one of the most read book (second only to the Bible.) -
Period: to
The Glorious Revolution
The desposition of King James II from the throne of England to replace him with King William of Oragne and Queen Mary establishing an official Constitutional Monarchy in England. -
The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defore
Crusoe was the only survivor washed upon a uninhabited island. Provides themes of a depth of comtemplation and how a man changes when stranded by himself for decades. -
"A Modest Proposal"
This was one of the first use of satire in literature to make a point. This was written by Johnathan Swift because of his frustration in getting people in paying attention to the issues facing Ireland. -
Period: to
Modern Era
A time characterized by Revolutions and Industrialization. -
Period: to
Jane Austen
Was an author in England and criticized the societal norms of the day. -
Period: to
The French Revolution
The French Revolution was a series of events that was positioned against the French status quo. This revolution was more like the Communist revolutions which took place later centered on mans ambition to follow his heart. -
Pride and the Predjudice
Written by Jane Eyre which is a novel criticizing aspects of English society especially in social class and in marriage. -
Jane Erye
Jane Eyre is is a novel about a young women in England. She is a orphan in a loveless household. She perseveres overcoming surface societal norms. Written by Charlotte Bronte.