Popular and elite culture + the withdrawal of the elite

Question 1

What was elite culture ?

Answer 1

Usually landowners with big estates who had big roles in local GOVT

At the top was the royal family , even they behaved differently to other elites due to greater wealth

Question 2

What were Masques ?

Answer 2

Form of festive / courtly entertainment popular in the 17th century involving music , costumes and acting

Popular with monarchs like Henry VIII and Charles I

used to portray political messages and uphold the views of monarch

Question 3

How was elite culture linked to plays ?

Answer 3

At the courts of Elizabeth I and James I - Shakespeare wrote and performed for the court

Question 4

Factors which influenced the withdrawal of the elite ?

Answer 4

Reformation and counter reformation showed elements of Popular culture as Misrule was seen as dangerous for the social fabric of society due to inversion of social order

Refinement of behaviour as the C+CR focused on morality - nobles withdrew into their own homes and dined in separate areas than big halls

Protestants viewed saint days as superstitious leading to religious elite withdrawing from that