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Theodosius II ruled between 408–450 AD and her bust was carved from marble, during the early years of the 5th century AD
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A form of monophonic, it was the sacred song of the Roman Catholic Church. The song was named after Pope St. Gregory the Great. The said Pope was believed to have brought the monophonic to the West.
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An early form of counterpoint (the technique of setting, writing, or playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules).
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This occurred during the period of Byzantine iconoclasm. icons are sacred images usually painted on wood.
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This art form developed from the three great traditions of the Dark Ages (barbarian, Carolingian, and Ottonian).
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Guido de Arezzo was both a monk and a choirmaster who invented a new method to teach singing.
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Liturgical drama is the musical tradition of Europe which began during the medieval period. Themes most commonly consisted of chivalry and courtly love.
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A motet is a mainly vocal musical composition, of highly varied form and style. It is one of the famous polyphonic forms of Renaissance music.
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Rhythmic notation first appeared in this period.
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The Goliards were a group of clergy who wrote satirical poetry to mock the church.
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These mosaics were one of the greatest achievements in medieval art.
