Courtly courts

Courtly courts were the centers of political power, cultural life, and social interaction in medieval and Renaissance Europe, often led by royalty or nobility. These courts served as a place for the elite to gather, showcasing art, music, and literature, while also conducting state affairs and diplomacy. Courtiers, who were the attendants and advisors to the ruler, engaged in intricate social customs and displays of loyalty and status. The atmosphere promoted ideals of chivalry, romance, and refinement, influencing literature and culture of the time. Courtly love, an important theme in medieval texts, emerged from such interactions.