Religion played a central role in the everyday life in Post-Kievan Rus’. \u00a0The church was still what bound the people together in a very much separated society. \u00a0Much of what was happening with pop culture in this time was directly affected by the church.<\/p>\n
During this time, the provisions of wills was distributed by the church due to the fact writing was not wide spread. \u00a0It is seen in the last will of Patrikei Stroev, that church plays a big part in the will itself. \u00a0The first line reads, “In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost” (KM 130), showing that this is a religious document from the very first line. \u00a0Later on in the will we see that he donates an entire village and three beehives to the Holy Trinity monastery (KM 130).<\/p>\n
The church was also very critical of minstrels. \u00a0These groups of entertainers were able, “to flourish in the northwest…” (KM 135), where Novgorod was located. \u00a0However, the northeast proved to be tough for the minstrels as the church capital and Grand Prince lived in Moscow. \u00a0The prince strictly forbids any minstrels to enter any land belonging to the monastery (KM 135). \u00a0To the church these entertainers demonstrate\u00a0satanic rituals and witchcraft.<\/p>\n
Literature and art were extremely influenced by religion and some cases they really had a monopoly over both. \u00a0Icon painting became very popular as seen with the development of schools specifically for painting icons. \u00a0Andrew Rublev became famous with icon works such as, the Old Testament Holy Trinity, that were created\u00a0for the church (RS 121). \u00a0Church literature was being developed on a considerable scale as well (RS 116). \u00a0The teachings of saints was also an important educational tool being used at the time.<\/p>\n
Did the involvement of the church in pop culture have a more negative or positive effect for Post-Kievan Rus’?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Religion played a central role in the everyday life in Post-Kievan Rus’. \u00a0The church was still what bound the people together in a very much separated society. \u00a0Much of what was happening with pop culture in this time was directly … Continue reading