Art history: early modern: Track 3 The world of the early modern
period (C10th - C16th) was one... The world of the early modern
period (C10th - C16th) was one of religious obsession, power
struggles and plunder. But it was also a world of stunning
artistic endeavour. This collection shows how, encoded in the
art and architecture of the time, you can find stories of
political machinations, female influence and surging movements
of people. We may think our own era has a monopoly on long-
distance travel, but in the mediaeval period it was perfectly
possible for Western Catholic artists to encounter Eastern
Orthodox or Islamic cultures. And as the different cultures met,
they influenced each other in unexpected ways. This material
forms part of The Open University course A226 Exploring art and
visual culture. - Duration: 55 mins - Published on: Friday 23rd
March 2012 - Intermediate Level - Posted under: History & The
Arts The art and architecture of mosques in 1450-1600 show a
stunning range of artistic traditio