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500
Bust of Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II
Theodosius II ruled between 408–450 AD and her bust was carved from marble, during the early years of the 5th century AD -
Period: 500 to 1500
Medieval Period
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590
The development of the Gregorian Chant
A form of monophonic, it was the sacred song of the Roman Catholic Church. The song was named after Pope St. Gregory the Great. The said Pope was believed to have brought the monophonic to the West. -
695
The development of Organum
An early form of counterpoint (the technique of setting, writing, or playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules). -
Period: 730 to 843
Vast majority of icons were destroyed
This occurred during the period of Byzantine iconoclasm. icons are sacred images usually painted on wood. -
Period: 1000 to 1200
Romanesque
This art form developed from the three great traditions of the Dark Ages (barbarian, Carolingian, and Ottonian). -
1030
Guido de Arezzo's invention
Guido de Arezzo was both a monk and a choirmaster who invented a new method to teach singing. -
Period: 1100 to 1200
Liturgical drama
Liturgical drama is the musical tradition of Europe which began during the medieval period. Themes most commonly consisted of chivalry and courtly love. -
Period: 1150 to 1250
The Motet initially developed
A motet is a mainly vocal musical composition, of highly varied form and style. It is one of the famous polyphonic forms of Renaissance music. -
Period: 1150 to 1250
The Notre Dame school of polyphony was the center of activity
Rhythmic notation first appeared in this period. -
Period: 1200 to 1300
The Goliards
The Goliards were a group of clergy who wrote satirical poetry to mock the church. -
Period: 1200 to 1300
Byzantine monumental Church mosaics
These mosaics were one of the greatest achievements in medieval art.
