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Kaitlyn
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The churches provided artwork so the illiterate could connect the words to the pictures. Instead of providing written bibles, the artwork was a way to tell the stories to all classes of people. The Bayeux Tapestry is an example of this, or the image of the Last Judgement Tympanum, at the Cathedral of St. Lazare, Autun. The church obviously constructed these visuals with the purpose of getting the message across to people in all levels of society. Another example of an important message waiting for any person upon entering the church can be seen at the Church of Sainte’Foy, and the image of the last judgement. The placement in particular means the message is aimed at every single person passing into the church, not simply the illiterate. The artwork used by church was a very useful tool to portray the Bible stories and the important messages being preached.