Europe in the medieval period, also known as the Middle Ages, was a time of constant change, but also of great cultural and artistic achievements.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you explore the medieval period of Europe. Address the following in your paper:

• What impact did Charlemagne have on the early medieval period?

• How did architecture develop throughout the Middle Ages?

• Explain the influence of Christianity on the visual arts, literature, and music of this time

• What developments in the Late Middle Ages led to the Renaissance?

Choose three specific examples of art which you feel are the most important contributions from the medieval period, and explain why you think they were influential

Format your assignment according to appropriate course level APA guidelines. Be sure to include a clear introduction, conclusion, and in-text citations for all outside information.