2.1-Elizabethan Culture Flashcards
What were the two dominant art forms of Elizabethan England?
Literature and Music
What invention in the 15th century allowed new ideas to spread faster?
The printing press
What percentage of the population were classed as the gentry?
5%
Give 2 causes for the rise of the gentry
.The Tudors were suspicious of the old nobility
.The dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII allowed the gentry to acquire church lands
.Increased wealth-growth in trade and exploration
Name two parts of mens clothing that were in fashion
.Doublets .Breeches .Underwear .Collars .Ruffs .Hats .Shoes
Name two parts of womens clothing that were in fashion
.Gowns .Hats .Corsets .Collars .Ruffs .Shoes
What is ‘the great rebuilding’?
The boom of building domestic houses for the well off
What were the upper class houses of the wealthy influenced by?
Italian renaissance style architecture
In which year did parliament pass a law stating all actors to be licensed?
1572
Where most theatres based in London?
South Bank and Southwark
How many major theatres and companies of actors were there in 1603?
7 theatres
40 companies of actors
Why were performances in the Globe Theatre held in the afternoon?
Because there was no artificial lighting
What was the ‘Tiring House’?
Where the actors put on their costumes
What were the audience members who had to stand known as?
The groundlings
How much did the gallery seats cost?
2 pence
