Hardwick Hall and the Wider World Flashcards
How was Hardwick Hall significant?
Showed the rise of the gentry - who inherited wealth and were better at making money
How did the gentry now make more money?
Education, trading, Sailing and plundering
What was this time considered as?
Golden Age - growth of architecture and entertainment
How did the rise of the gentry go against the Great Chain of Being?
As now the gentry were becoming more wealthy as they searched for recognition meaning they climbed the ladder
How did wealth and prosperity help the increase of building?
Trade and investment caused the gentry to be more wealthy
This now meant that they could afford more luxurious items.
How did legacy help the increase of building?
People wanted to be remembered more especially Bess. She would leave her initials on the towers. Intermarrying also assured status
How was the establishment changed with increase of building?
The lower gentry defied the establishment by becoming more wealthy than nobility and looked for recognition by royalty
How was an economic boost increasing the amount of building?
Local areas now had more materials to hand like lead, glass and brick - this provided jobs for people
How did innovation increase the amount of building?
Newer materials and better technology enabled more buildings as well as freedom and status
How was did the rise of the gentry increase the amount of building?
Gentry had a lot more wealth and especially Bess. They were now able to spend more money on themselves and on houses or fashion to show off
How did the renaissance increase the amount of building?
Renaissance meant many designers were inspired by their design - this was evident inside and out especially with marble
How did new technology increase the amount of building?
Lead smelting allowed more materials to be mass produced. This was seen for the roofing of Hardwick Hall
