Medieval Sculpture

Medieval sculpture refers to three-dimensional art created during the Middle Ages, typically from the 5th to the 15th centuries. It often depicted religious themes, saints, biblical stories, and decorative motifs for churches and cathedrals. Sculptors used stone, wood, and metal to craft figures that conveyed spiritual messages and religious devotion. The style ranged from the stiff and formal to more naturalistic as techniques evolved. Medieval sculpture played a key role in inspiring faith and illustrating stories for a largely illiterate population, serving both decorative and pedagogical purposes.