1. The English Renaissance 1500-1620

2. 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

3. School of Athens by Raphael 1509-1510 Plato and Aristotle philosophers/seekers of knowledge Apollo—god of music, archery, light Athena/Minerva— goddess of wisdom

4. 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.

5. Universities formed

6. A game changer Gutenberg’s printing press Could mass produce books available to more common people

7. 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.

8. http://www.aspiremag.net/are-you- a-modern-day-renaissance-woman

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. England Flourishes during Elizabeth’s Reign 1558-1603 Religious tolerance Strong militarily--defeats Spanish Armada Economically sound Arts and literature flourished

17. 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

18. 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

19. Arts and Literature Music More variety in music: ballads, church songs, court music English Madrigal School was formed http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=madrigal+songs&FORM=HDRSC3# view=detail&mid=6E9B67A9A02577CC80596E9B67A9A02577CC8059

20. 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

21. Other News Jamestown colony in the New World Puritans—strict sect of Protestants; persecuted—left to New World formed Plymouth colony in 1620

22. Works Cited Brown, Deborah. “The English Renaissance.” Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 6 January 2013. 11 January 2015. O’Brien, Amy Beth. “Are You a Renaissance Woman?” AspireMag.net. 13 May 2012. 12 January 2015.