The Middle Ages (5th-14th century) coincided with the fall of the Roman Empire and the Golden Age of Islam, a period when paintings were often more symbolic or centered on nature. There was a renewed interest in Greco-Roman knowledge during the Renaissance, accompanied by significant achievements in the arts and sciences. Jewelry also contributed to […]

How has architecture, jewelry, sculpture, or furniture been influenced by the “art” of drawing? What details inspire these disciplines? Are nature and culture significant when it comes to moving the arts forward? When computers now generate our visual reality, can we still connect to the skills we once possessed?