The Interweaving of Culture and Religion: A Deep Analysis of Medieval Art and Thought

Abstract

This study discusses the relationship between art and religion, focusing on the analysis of artistic emotions and aesthetic experiences in the context of medieval religion, and the influence and evolution of Christianity on medieval music. The research aims to re-examine the interplay between religious beliefs, cultural practices and artistic creations, emphasising their profound influence on the structure of society. It first describes the close relationship between art and modes of production, social order and religion. Then, the emotional changes in the aesthetic of medieval art under the intertwining of different cultural, philosophical and religious ideas were analysed, emphasising the profound influence of religion on artistic expression, especially the understanding of beauty within the theological framework of Christianity. Finally, taking the field of medieval music as an example, the evolution of medieval music from monophony to polyphony is discussed, and how Christianity promoted the development of music and its important role in church services is analysed. The research results show that Christianity has had a profound influence on shaping Western culture, moral systems and art forms. This study, which is based in the fields of art history and philosophy, provides a new academic perspective on the period by re-examining the way in which religion and culture shaped medieval art. The research methods include literature review, text analysis and theoretical re-construction, combined with the study of medieval religious texts and works of art, to analyse their role in artistic creation.

Presenters

Jiahui Zhao
Student, Master, Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts, Liaoning, China

Details

Presentation Type

Poster Session

Theme

Arts Histories and Theories

KEYWORDS

Art History, Medieval, Religion, Aesthetic, Gregorian Chant