Rick Steves' Europe S12E5 — Art of the Early Middle Ages

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Rick Steves' Europe•Season 12•Episode 5

Art of the Early Middle Ages

8.5/10 · 11 votesOct 1, 202326 min

Ranked #11 of 12 in Season 12•−0.1 vs season avg

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After Rome's fall, Europe's Christians kept culture alive with art rooted in their deep faith. We visit sturdy Romanesque churches filled with art that reinforced the ruling order. Meanwhile, Europe was invigorated from the fringes: Byzantines to the East, with their dazzling mosaics; Spanish Muslims

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Seasons13

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Season 12 Episodes12

E1 8.6

Art of Prehistoric Europe

E2 8.6

Art of Ancient Greece

E3 8.1

Ancient Roman Art

E4 8.5

Art of the Roman Empire

E5 8.5Now viewing

Art of the Early Middle Ages

E6 8.6

Art of the High Middle Ages

E7 8.6

Art of the Florentine Renaissance

E8 8.6

Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence

E9 8.6

Baroque Art

E10 8.8

Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages

E11 9.0

Art of the Impressionists and Beyond

E12 9.1

Art of the 20th Century

Cast1

Rick Steves

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Art of the Early Middle Ages" is episode 5 of Rick Steves' Europe season 12. It scored 8.5/10 from 11 votes, ranking #11 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.6). It aired on October 1, 2023.

Next: E6 · Art of the High Middle Ages Best of Season 12