Transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Renaissance

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Transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Renaissance

The Renaissance was the period between the Middle Ages and modern time where are reflected the meaning of the time era , rebirth . Art changed from being mostly Christian influenced to and patronaged to a return to antiquity , with Roman and Greek influences . For example popular art of the Middle Ages would be stained glass or sculptures of bishops or other notable clergy members . Renaissance Art was more geared toward people of wealth , including non-clergy

. A famous painting from this time period would be The Birth of Venus , by Botticelli . Art flourished and artists prospered in the Early Renaissance . The Middle Ages provided church music , but in the transition to the Renaissance artists offered the addition of polyphonic music and some courtly music Early Renaissance music reflected and perfected the music of the Middle Ages , but more is known and remains because of increased circulation in printed materials . The madrigal was a popular Early Renaissance form of musical art and entertainment . In literature , poems and hymns were the dominant form of written expression during the Middle Ages . The most popularly known are Beowulf and Caedmon 's Hymn . The transition to the Early Renaissance is mostly noted by authors such as Chaucer , who drew on the earlier influences to guide his language and style . The Early Renaissance period is most reflected by the works of William Shakespeare...