In the Early Middle Ages, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the history of art shows a variety of cultural influences.

They are summarized by:

Early Christian Art

Jewish Art

Byzantine Art 

Islamic Art

In this module, we will research these influences. 

What You’ll Learn To Do: Examine Romanesque art and understand its impact on art history as a whole.

In Module 6 we will examine Romanesque art. We will look at how this art contributed to the larger development of Western art. It is imperative to understand Romanesque art in order to see how it impacted later artistic developments.

What You’ll Learn To Do: Examine Islamic art and its impact on art history.

In Module 6 we will examine Islamic art. We will look at how this art contributed to the larger development of Western art. It is imperative to understand Islamic art in order to see how it impacted later artistic developments.

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In the early Middle Ages, we see the spread of Christianity throughout Europe, and the influence of Islamic culture on Western Civilization.