The medieval period was not a monolith, and neither were the people who lived during it. Spanning from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance in the 14th century, the Middle Ages encompassed a ...

Venice used new art commissions to help its citizens understand the changing nature of power and quell public anxiety during one of the city’s most turbulent periods.

The frescos of the Ivanovo churches reveal an exceptional artistry and a remarkable artistic sensitivity for 14th century painting and Bulgarian medieval art; they are an important achievement in the ...

the highly influential 14th-century master who has long been credited with initiating the Renaissance. Many art historians believe that Cimabue was Giotto’s teacher, and that he also had a ...

At the National Museum of Denmark stands this impeccably detailed 14th-century vessel, embodying the place of fine art and craftsmanship at medieval Europe’s dining table.