- Heritage – something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth
- Theological – based upon the nature and will of God as revealed to humans
- Fragmentation – the disintegration, collapse, or breakdown or norms of thought, behavior, or social relationship
- Classicism – the principles or styles characteristic of the literature and art of ancient Greece or Rome
- Migratory – roving; nomadic; wandering
- Elite – the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons
- Canonical – authorized; recognized accepted
- Aniconic – not employing or permitting images, idols, etc.
- Naturalism – treatment of forms, colors, space, etc., as they appear or might appear in nature; action arising from or based on natural instincts and desires alone
- Calligraphic – a script, usually cursive, produces chiefly by brush, especially Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic writing of high aesthetic value; line or a group of lines either derived from or resembling letter forms and characterized by qualities usually associated with cursive writing, especially that produced with a brush or pen.
The art during this period will probably depict religious figures and be used for worship, especially the architecture. Some places will study theology, music, literacy, and poetic invention, while the Islamic world will study scientific and mathematical theory. Due to the influence of other cultures, Medieval art will vary in style, have a primarily religious or courtly subject matter, and incorporation of text. Calligraphy and the importance of script will also make an appearance during this unit.
**Mrs. Field, I did this assignment on time, but was not aware that this had to be published on the blog and did it on paper. Will I get points off for publishing it late?