Medieval Society Research Paper

Medieval society

Q1. Cosmology and State government vs Church

In medieval society many of their beliefs about the nature of the physical universe evolved from earlier Greek philosophies. These beliefs became entangled with many aspects of Christian theology through a series of historical coincidences. Encyclopedic writers of the early Middle Ages communicated a modest assortment of basic cosmological information, drawn mostly from ancient sources. The relationship between the Church and state (feudal) during the medieval period went through a number of developments. The struggles for power between the Kings and the Popes shaped the western world.

Cosmology:

A religious cosmology is a way of explaining the origin, the history and the evolution

This led to a power struggle between Church and Kingdom over ultimate authority.

Q2: “The Church guides society and culture based on the understanding of Jesus Christ.”

Medieval Art:

The Church in the Medieval ages guided society and culture relating and basing off of the understanding of Jesus Christ. This has reflected on the Education/ Learning, the Art and Architecture of the time as it went through several developments and changes.

Art from the Medieval period consisted of the architectural design and construction of churches and monasteries. While they were given much attention and more effort into the building of the establishments homes and other types of buildings were given less attention. Artists of the medieval time including carpenters, woodcarvers, sculptors, and painters, used the ornamental features into their own work. The passion interest and idealistic expression of the Medieval art illustrated the Christian and Catholic faith.

The art of the Medieval ages was divided into four different types, each differently expresses a region and time. They include:

The Byzantine

They would of course be Christian and work for the Church. Men were not so into the idea education and learning so instead they would be taught how to fight. They would grow up to become knights and their sole role and purpose would be to defend the Christian faith.

Medieval Architecture:

Medieval society was a time of social and cultural change and architectural styles were heavily influenced by Christianity, religious fervor and the materials and techniques available. Medieval architecture styles can be classified into two main types depending on their dates. The Romanesque style from 8/900 – 1200 and Gothic from 1200 – 1500. Romanesque architecture style is characterized by round arches and vaults and by the substitution of piers for columns. Some of the clearest examples of this style were the many Norman castles built by the Normans as they conquered many areas of England. They largely resembled a fortress style that was reminiscent of the style of castles and buildings that pilgrims and crusaders had seen in the