HVII arts and learning

which university in england had new colleges at this time?

cambridge

who sponsored the building of the new colleges at cambridge?

mary beaufort

what were secondary schools called at this time?

grammar schools

how many new grammar schools were there in hvii’s reign?

53

what was one of the main forms of new architecture built during this time?

huge amount of building and rebuilding of parish churches

which architectural style was rising at this time and what was it?

the gothic style

characterised by pointed arches and large windows

what music style was emerging at this time and what is the most important source used to find these compositions?

polyphonic choral lines

eton choirbook with 93 compositions

which composers at this time composed secular songs?

browne and fayrfax

what was the most popular art form during hvii?

drama

where were plays typically presented?

at church-ale festivals

what did playwrights at this time aim to do with their plays?

set out a moral or religious message for the audience

how did the nobility support drama in england?

they sponsored troupes of players to tour england performing