Medieval Art

- Medieval art began in the 5th century in Western Europe.

- a lot of limestone architecture involving columns and pillars

- Most paintings and sculptures were of religious scenes from the Bible.

- This artwork is characterized by vivid colors, the religious subjects, and generally no perspective. GiovanniCimabue, Madonna and Child Enthroned with

Eight Angels and Four Prophets

Famous Artists1.Donatello2. Giovanni

Cimabue3. Filippo Brunelleschi

4.Leon Battista Alberti

5. Giotto di Bondone

St. Augustine, Canterbury Cathedral

Giotto di Bondone, The Lamentation

Donatello, David

Leon Battista Alberti, Church of Sant Andrea

Filippo Brunelleschi, Duomo di Firenze

Works Cited

1. www.ehow.com2. www.artmovements.co.uk3. www.wsu.edu