popular culture- urban and rural Flashcards
urban and rural culture (11 cards)
what were some celebrations that brought all members of society together
saint and holy days
who were the top and bottom of society in urban areas
rich merchants and bankers at the top of the social hierarchy and young apprentices in the bottom of social hierarchy
why did urban areas have differing cultures in differing areas
trade and nationalities had gathered in areas of the city with own cultural practices
what area in Italy housed German and Flemish weavers
. Florence
. Santa Croce and Santo Spirito
what were public displays of urban culture which were popular in England and Finland
processions and pageants were established by guilds
what was used in Bologna and Venice in 1530s as a popular means of publicly sharing gossip
broadsides and ballads such as broadsheets were used to detail acts of petty criminals and share information
what were ways urban cultural practices were done privately
. musical performances
. reading of books such as the Book of Hours
. writing and sharing of letters
where between 1518 and 1524 and publication of books increase
Germany
what % of individuals still lived in the countryside
90%
how was rural culture less sophisticated than urban
. lower levels of literacy
. less access to books
. gatherings occurred in taverns usually male
what were important festivals for sharing culture, drinking, feasting and dancing
. May Day
. Harvest Festival
. All Hallows and All Saints
