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What do these works of art have in common?
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The Power of the Medieval Church
Divided violent society united by Christianity Divine Right: Political leaders got their power from God Great Schism: 1054 Roman Catholic Church led by POPE Spoke Latin Western Europe, chaotic Icons were NOT okay
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The Power of the Medieval Church
Great Schism: 1054 Eastern Orthodox Church led by PATRIARCH Spoke Greek Byzantine Empire, preserve Greek and Roman culture Icons were OK Emperor Justinian: famous for code of law (like Hammurabi)
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Constantinople Capital of the Byzantine Empire
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Black Plague Came from fleas on rats
Killed 1 in 3 Europeans by some estimates Lack of serfs Serfs gained power Higher wages and rights for serfs
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