a Smarthistory short course
c. 500—1400 C.E.
Medieval books are some of the most recognizable art of the Middle Ages. More books survive from this period than any other type of art form.
a Smarthistory short course
c. 500—1400 C.E.
Medieval books are some of the most recognizable art of the Middle Ages. More books survive from this period than any other type of art form.
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.