The document summarizes medieval art in Europe between the 6th and 12th centuries CE. During this period, the Christian Church was very powerful and influential as the main patron of the arts. Manuscripts illuminated by monks told Christian stories and spread the teachings of the Bible. Examples shown include pages from the Book of Kells and Lindau Gospels containing illustrations of biblical figures like Matthew and the Crucifixion. Viking culture is also represented through a burial ship and stave church architecture, while the Church of St. Cyriakus exemplifies medieval church design that influenced architecture for centuries.