Art during the Middle Ages saw many changes up to the emergence of the early Renaissance period. Early art subjects were initially restricted to the production of Pietistic painting (religious art or Christian art) in the form of illuminated manuscripts, mosaics and fresco paintings in churches. There were no portrait paintings in the art of the Middle Ages. The colors were generally somewhat muted. The subject of Medieval architecture is also covered in this section. "Source:
Medieval Panel Art
Medieval Panel Art was one of the most common art forms. It was considered a religion journey - one of which many artists persued. Religion was at it's peak in Medieval Britain; the vast majority of the world in fact; Which left the panel art at it's highest demand. The paintings were typically oil based and of common people in the bible. The colours were rich and are rarely found today, unrestored.
Here is an example of the panel art that originates in Medieval britain. The colours, now faded but still predominant, are rich in pigment. The actual structure of the panel is interesting because it looks as if each individual is in a room - somewhat like a 'halved' house where you can see each room. The centre point is interesting, because it isn't recognisably people like the others.
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