Art of the Dark Ages

Art of the Dark Ages. Learning Objectives for this video:

• Art of the Dark Ages. Learn about Art in the Middle Ages and The Dark Ages. Study the significance of Charlemagne's reign, and understand why the Roman Catholic Church became the most powerful unifying force in Europe.
• Learn how Christian ideals encouraged the development of a new art that was distinct from classicism, and explore the important role of monasteries in preserving literacy and learning.
• Examine the cultural impact of Constantine's rule and the Crusades, and gain insight to the profound influence of Christian beliefs on medieval philosophy and cathedral architecture.
• Identify characteristics of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
• Discover the many benefits of using online video for visual learning. Educational video for teaching the K-12 curriculum provides online learning for children and students of all ages and abilities. Using subtitled video - or video with closed captions - enables children to choose between watching, listening to, or reading each presentation whichever best suites their individual learning style. A wonderful option particularly for dyslexia and special needs education.