Relevance of medieval art and music to literature The medieval era directly follows the period of the Middle Ages. The Dark Ages are considered a difficult time to master. After the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages rose against all odds to become a time of elegance and class. Not only can the sophistication of the era be seen altered in the specific expressions of music and art. The art and music of the Middle Ages brought the world sophistication, elegance, refinement and new ideas through beauty, love and warriors, all of which are applied in Sir Thomas Mallory's novel, Le Morte D'Arthur, through the sacred and profane world. The music of this era began by reflecting the religious view of the medieval world. The best example comes from Gregorian chant. Gregorian chant consists of linked notes that are performed in unison and generally have the same duration. Monks or religious orders are expected to perform this monophonic texture. Monophonic texture is a simple notation that should be sung without harmony accompaniment. Polyphonic texture, which accompanies...