You can learn a lot about 14th century art by observing and analyzing the subjects, the central and main focus of the artworks of this period. The main subject was religion, especially Christianity was thriving in Europe at this time. Christianity was the central power and dominated politically and religiously. Political leaders ruled under a theocratic government. Every aspect of life revolved around religion; to home and social education. Any work of art, pictorial or architectural, communicates this historical meaning in 14th century Europe. Before man learned to write, he learned to draw and make art, so it is natural that he recorded his history through artistic means. The series of triptychs with an altarpiece by one of Giotto's pupils, illustrating significant phases in the life of Christ, shows how centered Christianity was in 14th-century Europe. The work Madonna with saints and scenes from the life of Christ, a portable altarpiece and a series of triptych paintings by the artist Maso Di Banco, one of Giotto's most gifted students and collaborators (the Brooklyn Museum, European art) . It illustrates the life of Christ from the birth of Christ, from the right the birth of Christ, in the center the annunciation of Christ, on the left the crucifixion and in the top center the resurrection of Christ. This piece shows how much Christianity was valued. This art form was so significant to this period that the practice has been passed down. Through books such as the Book of the Art c.1370-1440 with step-by-step instructions on this technique cennino cennini on panel (cothren And stokstad 544). These artists created shrines to Christ as seen in Maso Di Banco's piece. The three-dimensional portable gold altarpiece with decorative relief......center of the card......h and perspective. Like most artists of the time, Maso created works of art that give participants in sacred narratives and illustrations great dignity and surprising humanity, making them familiar (stokstad 530). These human qualities gave people a feeling closer to Christ. This piece communicates what was most valued at this time. Christianity was at the center of life in 14th century Europe. So much so that these artists were commissioned to create these highly valuable religious pieces especially for private purposes, so that people could have a relic or icon to worship in their homes. Specific artistic conventions had to be followed when creating these pieces. Monarchies ruled through the church. There was a great emphasis on man and the afterlife. To guarantee eternal salvation, man has dedicated his life to the diffusion and commemoration of the word of Christ.