During the of the Age of Absolute Rulers 1550-1715 European Culture During the of the Age of Absolute Rulers 1550-1715

Mannerism Emerged in Italy in the 1520’s/1530’s Replaced the Renaissance artistic movement Broke down the principles of: Balance Harmony Moderation

Mannerism artists used this style to show suffering, heightened emotions, and religious ecstasy. Used soft delicate figures Famous artist: El Greco

Baroque Period Replaced Mannerism Catholic Church approved and adopted this movement Bring back classical ideal of the Renaissance (Spiritual feelings) Dramatic

Golden Age of Literature Shakespeare 1592 Globe: Place of entertainment Elizabethan Era (Fell in her reign) Wrote Plays, acted, etc.

Spanish Literature Lope de Vega: Famous playwright Wrote his plays to please the audience and public demand Wrote about 1500 plays in all. 500 remain

Miguel de Cervantes Wrote: Don Quixote Political Satire: Made fun of Spanish leaders and high ranking officials Visionaries and realists

Political Thought Thomas Hobbes -Alarmed by the Revolution in England -Humans are guided by a ruthless struggle for self preservation and NOT BY REASON -People made a Social Contract to save themselves -Absolute Ruler would guide the people - Preserve the order in society

John Locke Argued against Absolute Rule Natural Rights: What are these? Life? Liberty? Property? Government and People are in a contract . Government protects the rights and people promise to act responsibly If this fails, the people have a right to change the government