Golden Age, art literature and music Flashcards
What was one aspect of Shakespears distinctive appeal?
his ability to appeal to both an educated elite and the groundlings of those who attended his performances in large numbers
What became the most important aspect of Elizabethan painting?
the portrait miniature
While the queen was very reluctant to commission for new buildings, who did she encourage to do this?
other wealthy individuals
The increased educational oppurtunies of the 16th century led to the emergence of a highly literate and often quite sophisticated viewing and reading public . Writers such as Shakespeare were encouraged to do what?
to produce new plays on a regular basis to appeal to audiences drawn from across the social classes
what was a famous prose literature of the Elizabethan reiign?
Foxe’s Book of Maryrts 1563
In what year did a composer honour the Queen in his musical collection?
1601
Which composer had moral support for the Catholic missionary movement but continued to write for the established church to ensure his safety?
William Byrd
