IWT Task I
Brandon Sisler

Middle ages art also known as Byzantine art. Byzantine coming from the capital of the Roman Empire later being renamed Constantinople. At the time the Roman Empire was under attack causing a great divide. The western empire disintegrated unlike the Eastern or Byzantium that stayed together. During the Great Schism the Catholic’s divided. The earliest of the Middle Ages art show the differences in the developments of the Catholic’s religion in the East from the West. Middle Ages art mainly consisted of religious art. Most of the major Middle Ages artist where members of religious houses. These artist used techniques that resulted in a one dimensional work of art without perspective of the use of shadows. The artist tended to have the subject front facing possessing elongated narrow faces. The Renaissance is considered by historians to be the beginning of the modern age. Renaissance actually means rebirth, a very practical name for the period considering the modernization in science and art. The Renaissance era dates from 1400-1550 deriving from Florence Italy. The art started in the center of a wealthy community deeming it was necessary to fund the cathedrals that were garnished by the most prestigious artist in the area. Most works of Renaissance art are from the religious background but also included domestic themes like marriage, birth and everyday life in the home. It was custom for the artist to study as an apprentice working under an older master before giving a professional title. Renaissance artist played with linear perspective, vanishing points, and the horizon line. The use of shadows and light was used to draw the viewer’s eye to a precise place in the painting. Emotion was also a key factor in works the artist wanted the viewer to feel inspired in their faith. The two periods have many similarities. They both focus