The Medieval period, also called The Middle Ages, is an era that lasted from the fall of the Roman Empire to the start of the Renaissance, which occurred from approximately the 5th century to the 15th century. Between this time, there were multiple advancements in art and architecture, but due to popular perception of the era, recurring motifs, and difficulties in periodization, this page will encompass a survey of the entire artistic history, fictional generalizations of the period, and Medievalcore, the contemporary online interpretation of the aesthetic. For further reading, please see art history sources of greater depth.
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