Middle Ages in Western Europe lasted from V to the XVI century.In the early part of this period, the mature, the late Middle Ages.In addition, the period refers to feudalism.
Western Europe
characteristic of the European continent in this period there were complex processes, which resulted in many states and developed in the form in which we see them today.The culture of the time much inferior to the antique.Despite this, there was some progress in all.
was the most difficult period of the early Middle Ages.Western Europe was just beginning to emerge.This was due to the collapse of the Roman Empire, which experienced a severe crisis.In addition, there was the great migration of peoples and has constant invasions of barbarian tribes.Against the backdrop of endless wars, destruction, cruelty, there was a transition to the Christian world from Rome.Based formerly state Ostrogoths, Visigoths, Franks proved short-lived.Western Europe in the Middle Ages began to resemble the modern political map only in the period of maturity in the X-XI centuries.At this time, formed Germany, England, France, Italy, Spain.
Science and Culture
a result of numerous wars and civil strife Western Europe has been hit hard.Some of the unique ancient cities were completely destroyed.Practically ceased to develop crafts.There has been a stagnation in the development of philosophy and science.With regard to social development, then we can speak of significant progress.It was once and for all abolished slavery, eliminated a position in which the majority of ordinary people in fact are not legally recognized by people.
Thanks to the active introduction of Christianity among the population observed the formation of clear moral and spiritual principles.The core values began to hope, faith and love.Advocate for the love of God and others that took a toll on the people of that time.
Society at that time was divided into three estates: the feudal aristocracy, the clergy and all the rest.Higher considered clergy, which, in turn, are also divided into groups that were different views and attitude to religion.
Art
Western Europe in the Middle Ages characterized by high development of art, namely architecture.In the early stages it can be called a barbarian, heathen, as the impact of earlier periods were still quite strong.Actively developing the production: the production of weapons, clothing and other products.Have developed a miniature, iebook illustrations, which were carried out mainly in monasteries.
zenith in art Western Europe reached at the Carolingians.To overcome the barbarous character.It was promoted by Charlemagne, who created the Academy of Arts and surrounded himself with poets, philosophers, artists and scientists.Most of the monuments in Western Europe fall into this era.
With the advent of the Middle Ages and the mature form of new art a crisis.Only at the end of the tenth century the situation stabilizes and centers of art and science are the monasteries.
