The Medieval Period (1066-1485)

1. The Medieval Period (1066-1485)

2. What does the following artwork tell you about the period ?

11. Background Information

12. Aspects of this period : A. Chivalry : 1.Men-honor 2.Women- chastity * Shame avoided. If one shames himself, he shames the family. B. Religion

13. C. Feudalism 1. King owned land>>> Gave to leading nobles>>>Peasants farm land for nobles >>> nobles receive portion of produce and labor. 2.Serfdom- bonded slavery Aspects of this period :

15. D. Views of Women -Seen as all temptation and sin -Keep virginity -Not wear clothing nor jewelry that brought attention. -Could not do many occupations - Women in country more superior -Women in country could own land

16. Social Classes 1. Aristocracy- Knight 2. The Upper class-The Man of Law 3. The Middle class-The Cook 4. Virtuous Lower class-The Parson 5. The Degraded Lower class-The Miller

17. Dress 1. Early Middle Ages a. Noblemen and Noble Women The man is wearing a woolen tunic, belted at the waist that has been embroidered around the hem and sleeves. Over this he has a woolen cloak fastened with a brooch. The man's wife is wearing a woolen dress, tied at the waist over a white linen underskirt. Over this she has a woolen cloak. Her headdress is made out of linen and is held in place with a headband. Taken From: http://www.historyonthenet.com/Medieval_Life/clothing.htm

18. Dress 1. Later Middle Ages a. Noblemen and Noble Women This famous portrait was painted by Jan Van Eyck in 1435 (towards the end of the Medieval period). It shows a rich nobleman and his wife dressed in the typical fashion of the day. The man is wearing a fur-trimmed velvet gown over a black padded long shirt that has gold embroidery around the edges. He has black stockings to cover his legs. The large hat is a sign of his wealth. The man's wife is wearing a green woolen dress trimmed with cream colored fur that is belted very high. Underneath the dress she has another dress made out of blue material. Her headdress is made out of fine expensive linen. Taken From: http://www.historyonthenet.com/Medieval_Life/clothing.htm

19. Dress 1. Early Peasant Dress The clothing of peasants was basic, practical and not decorated. The man is wearing a short woolen tunic belted at the waist over short woolen trousers. He is wearing a small hat over a woolen cowl and boots on his feet. The man’s wife is wearing a woolen dress over a woolen underskirt. She has a woolen cowl to protect her head and shoulders and boots on her feet. Taken From: http://www.historyonthenet.com/Medieval_Life/clothing.htm

20. Dress 1. Later Peasant Dress This picture, from a painting by Bruegel, shows late medieval peasants enjoying a wedding. They are, therefore, wearing their best clothes, including shoes and hats.  The man is wearing a short woollen jacket over a woollen tunic. He is wearing stockings and shoes on his feet and has a small cap on his head. The man’s partner is wearing a woollen dress over a woollen underskirt. She is also wearing a linen headdress. Taken From: http://www.historyonthenet.com/Medieval_Life/clothing.htm

21. Henry II and The Church - During the 12th century the church gained more power. Because of this power, the church had the right to put clergymen on trial. King Henry II disagreed with this because he felt the church was abusing its power. Henry decided something must be done. When the Archbishop of Canterbury’s seat opened, Henry appointed his very good friend, Thomas Becket, to this position. Henry assumed his best friend would have the same views and go along with Royal Policy. Henry was wrong. Thomas defied Henry and appealed to the Pope in Rome. Pope sided with Becket . Henry was enraged. A few of Henry’s knights overheard his anger outbursts and ,in 1170, murdered Thomas Becket in his Cathedral.

22. Thomas Becket -Martyr -Archbishop of Canterbury

23. Geoffrey Chaucer

24. -Born 1340-1343 -Son of a merchant -Born in a middle class family -Began writing in his 20’s -Married , had a child, acquired wealth -Some consider him the Greatest English poet during his time Occupations : -page in a royal house -soldier -diplomat -royal clerk What Influenced his Literature: -Early works based on European poets, especially French poetry. Works: The Book of the Duchess Troilus and Criseyde

25. -Used heroic couplet- a pair of rhyming lines with five stressed syllables each. Genres included during his time: 1. Romances (tales of chivalry) 2. Fabliaux (short, bawdy, humorous stories) 3. Stories of saints’ lives, sermons, and allegories (narratives which characters represent abstractions such as pride and honor.) * Medieval Christianity- took pilgrimages to express religious devotion.

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