Bubonic Plague: The Black Death

A dark and deadly disease swept across Europe, parts of China and the Middle East during the medieval times. Also known as the Bubonic Plague, the Black Death was a tragic and confusing sickness for those living in the infested areas. It was so tragic, that a new era had begun after the last phase of the disease, and was the reason of evolution. The effects of the Bubonic Plague led to a new era due to the fact of population decline, economical issues and finding a new meaning to life.
The sudden decrease in population left other parts of society to fall, thus leading to new age of time. An estimated two-thirds of the population was wiped out from 1948-1951 Although this could be seen as a negative, there was a problem of over population in …show more content…
As the Black Death became worse, merchants and shop owners close up due to panic. Because of this, the people we left without any shops to purchase supplies from and work from. Trading became slower until finally coming to a stop. Without imports or exports, the countries were not making enough money to self support the people and their needs to find resources, so the people took it into their own hands. As stated by Leonard Cowie, “People took advantage of the confusion and distress to rob the survivors and pillage the homes of victims.” The families were desperate to provide for their family and that the only choice left was to steal from others that were just as needy as them. In addition, due to the loss of clergy members, nobles and those who were working in the third class that were dropping in thousands could not provide help for the ones who were suffering, there was no way out. The people of Europe were stuck in an age of poverty. While some may believe that only the third class were suffering from this time of lack of money and resources, it was the upper classes as well and effects the society as a whole. In relation to this claim, Leonardo Cowie states, “‘Parsons and perish pleynëo {complained} them to the bishop, that the parishes were poor airy {since} the pestilence-time… for silver is success’” The money hungry citizens were focused on their wealth rather than their health. But …show more content…
As seen in the architecture and the art of the medical ages, it was a depressing and confusing time for the people, watching their love ones die so fast. As stated in the article “Illuminated manuscripts often portray strange or confusing imagery” Many of the paintings seemed to be unhuman like creatures, monsters and even used dark colors. These pictures displayed their current struggles. When the Black Death had faded out, the Renaissance started, and it is seen as a brighter and more modernized time. Compared to the architecture during both eras, they resemble two different emotions, the medieval sticks with its deep and dark theme while the Renaissance had brighter more vibrant colors shown. The forms of art also show a difference of time, as there were paintings and sculptures in the medieval ages, while there was a more diverse selection and the future eras, such as stained glass. and Both art and architecture became more modernized as time passed on and With the horror of the Black Death came the biggest question of all, why was this happening to them? There was only one explanation for the people in the 14th century, it was God's punishment to them for not being holy people and being uncommitted to the church. So their only choice was to worship God and complete their daily prayers. Stated in a video, “The survivors only had one place to turn, the holy mother of God.” Because of this, there was