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The noblewomen wore pretty woollen dresses tied around the waist over a light underskirt. Over that dress, they also wore velvet or woollen cloaks which were held with lovely brooches. The noblemen wore embroidered woollen tunics that were belted at the waist. Medieval nobility wore woollen or velvet clothes. And only the wealthy could actually afford to dress in stylish or fashionable attires. The fashionable clothing was influenced by the Kings and Queens. The clothing provided vital information about the exact status of any person who wore them. The clothes worn by the royal members, nobility and upper-class people were very different from those worn by the lower class public. Medieval clothing styles were governed by a hierarchy. How was the middle age clothing for noblewomen and men, peasants, kings and royalty ? Medieval Clothing During the Middle Ages, the Kings, lords, noblemen, and royalty lived in big protective castles from the 10 th to the late 16 th century. Apart from England, this design was also adopted by Denmark, Scotland, Ireland and the Low Countries.Īfter the 13 th century, new alternative forms of castle fortifications were invented and applied to build stronger castles. It was the mighty Normans who introduced such a defensive castle design. Most motte-and-bailey castles were constructed using forced labour hands between the 10 th and the 13th-century medieval period. The motte is accompanied by a large enclosed courtyard known as a bailey that is surrounded by a protective formation like a man-made ditch or palisade. A typical motte and bailey castle design consists of a fortified wooden or stone keep, which is situated on a raised platform on the top of a hill. Some of the famous early castles built by Normans were known as Motte and Bailey designed castles. Initially, castles were built using wood or timber, later they were made using stones for better durability and strength. To defend themselves against surprise attacks from enemies and to launch attacks on their opposition, the rich nobles, knights, and lords built great castles right in the centre of their land. How were medieval castles built? Who lived in the castles? What was the purpose of these castles in the Middle Ages? Motte and Bailey Castleīuilding protective fortresses and structures were crucial during medieval times.

Some important facts on Medieval Artwork and architecture of the Middle Ages involved Byzantine Art, Gothic Art, Romanesque Art, Bayeux Tapestries, Natural art-scenes, and medieval literature. Church authorities preferred muted colours and the main focus was to highlight their religion. Portrait paintings were absent during the Middle Ages. They were used in churches and monasteries. They were also known as Pietistic paintings that were in the form of mosaics, fresco and vibrant manuscripts. In the medieval times, artistic subjects were strictly restricted to the religious or Christian artworks. Medieval art underwent many changes due to the beginning of the Renaissance period. How was the medieval art like? Medieval art Manor castles were built of stones and were built for providing protection and comfort. Some palatial manors also contained huge spaces of orchards, woodlands, gardens, lakes, and ponds. It consisted of numerous agricultural land-tracts, a small village with workers living in the land, a huge manor house for the Landlord who owned the entire estate. Some popular games were Chess, philosophers game, backgammon- tables, shovel-board, nine men’s morris, fox & cheese.Īn agricultural estate of medieval times was known as a manor.

Medieval entertainment included playing games and sports, conducting feasts and banquets, arranging parties, watching mystery plays, hunting, seeking animal-related entertainment using monkeys, dogs, tamed bears, etc. The medieval period was not only famous for engaging in battles but also the people also entertained themselves by engaging in various fun pursuits or hobbies. What were popular medieval games played by people? Medieval games Most common medieval weapons used by soldiers were maces, swords, crossbows, spears, battle-axes, longbow, axes, hammer, and batons to name a few. From simple cheap tools to costly war tools, every kind of weaponry was used for waging wars and fighting enemies. Special weapon training was also given to them under their Lord’s or Knight’s supervision.

They had compulsory military training in their everyday lives. All the young and able-bodied men were expected to be war-ready and fight for the King. The feudal armies of the Middle Ages used numerous kinds of medieval weapons. Which were the popular medieval weapons used in the battlefields and warfare? Medieval Warfare