Religion, Humanism and art Flashcards
What was the religious situation in England like?
healthy state - relationship between Pope and King was positive, little dissent despite patches of Lollard existing.
What did the church provided?
framework for controlling thinking behaviour; reinforced alligence to authority and monarch; church was central to both personal life and community.
Who were the Lollards?
group critical of Church practises and beliefs.
How did Lollards develop?
emerged late 14th century following teachings of John Wycliffe who emphasised the importance of understanding the Bible and wanted it translated to English.
What sparked the influence of Humanism in England?
the visit of Erasmus in 1499 who became associated with Colet and More.
When did works of humanist scholars become fashionable?
1509 - major influences weren’t felt till Henry VIII’s reign
When did printing emerge in England and what did it result in?
1476 - increased literacy.
