The English Renaissance
Aspects of the English Renaissance Rebirth of classic Greek and Rome Discovery of Pompeii led to interest in these ancient civilizations Began exploring Greek and Roman poetry, architecture, mythology
School of Athens by Raphael Plato and Aristotle philosophers/seekers of knowledge Apollo—god of music, archery, light Athena/Minerva— goddess of wisdom
The interest in Greek and Roman life led to… A Rise in Humanism Humanism is the belief that education can improve the quality of life for humanity. People started believing that individuals has significance and were in charge of their destinies. The church should concern itself with spiritual matters only and not civic or scientific ones.
Universities formed
A game changer Gutenberg’s printing press Could mass produce books available to more common people
The Renaissance Man A person can be excellent in a number of areas, not just one. A Renaissance Man is a poet, soldier, musician, scientist, artist, etc.
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Exploration Columbus and Vespucci discover New World DaVinci studies biology Galileo discovers new planets Continued travel to and development of colonies in the New World World perspective completely altered
The Protestant Reformation A period of questioning, not just in literature and philosophy and science but in religion too 1517: Martin Luther and his 95 Theses protest the Catholic Church = Protestantism Anglicans in England, Puritans an offshoot
Henry VIII Not meant to be king Player, popular among people Arthur dies, Henry becomes king Breaks away from Catholic Church Forms Anglican Church; gets all of wealth of Catholic Church
The Six Wives Catherine of Aragon—had Mary Anne Boleyn—had Elizabeth; unpopular Jane Seymour—had sickly son—Edward Anne of Cleaves—political marriage; marriage by proxy Kathryn Howard—pretty, young; had affair Katherine Parr—nurses him; outlives him
Who Succeeds Henry VIII? Edward—young; sickly, dies No son—who’s the heir? Protestants tried to take throne--temporary Mary takes throne (she and mother are Spanish Catholic) Marries Philip II of Spain; people didn’t like a Spanish king Mary kills Protestants of court—Bloody Mary Mary dies
Elizabeth I Connected to Anne Boleyn—not an asset Looked just like her dad, very smart Vowed not to marry—The Virgin Queen Last of the Tudor line Strong supporter of the arts The entire age of her rule became the Elizabethan Age
England Flourishes during Elizabeth’s Reign Religious tolerance Strong militarily--defeats Spanish Armada Economically sound Arts and literature flourished
Arts and Literature Theatre Permanent theaters were built— going to see a play--#1 form of entertainment Artists found patrons (wealthy folks) to support them Major dramatists of day: Christopher Marlowe William Shakespeare
Arts and Literature Poetry Birth of lyric poems—song like: lots of imagery, figurative language Sonnets: very popular form Elaborate use of language Formal writing
Arts and Literature Music More variety in music: ballads, church songs, court music English Madrigal School was formed view=detail&mid=6E9B67A9A02577CC80596E9B67A9A02577CC8059
King James Elizabeth’s successor, begins the Stuart reign Supporter of the arts The King’s Men— Shakespeare’s acting company The King James’ Bible—revised to reflect a non-Catholic point of view
Other News Jamestown colony in the New World Puritans—strict sect of Protestants; persecuted—left to New World formed Plymouth colony in 1620
Works Cited Brown, Deborah. “The English Renaissance.” Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 6 January January O’Brien, Amy Beth. “Are You a Renaissance Woman?” AspireMag.net. 13 May January 2015.