accomplishments of the golden age

• Art

  • Portraits - including detailed miniature ones - became very popular and often contained symbolism.
  • Decorative silverware and textiles became important signs of wealth and culture in the homes of the rich.
• Peace, power and pride

  • Before the Tudors, there was conflict over the throne.The reigns of Henry VIII,Edward VI and Mary I brought political stability but religious turmoil. Elizabeth brought stability and security to the country.
  • England's growing wealth and military success made many of Elizabeth's subjects very proud.
• Science and technology

  • Significant breakthroughs in navigation, astronomy and a growing understanding of magnetism.
  • Improved printing presses allowed new ideas to spread quickly.
• Education

  • Seen as increasingly important.
  • Wealthy boys and some girls received an education, but the poor did not.
• Literature

  • Many great plays were written during Elizabeth's reign and are still performed
  • today.
  • Poetry was very popular.Many nobles wrotepoetry and some, such as Shakespeare, wrote sonnets.
• • Many great stately homes, such as Hardwick Hall, were built during this period.
  • For the first time, houses were not built with defence in mind.
• Theatre

  • Theatre became popular with all levels of society.
  • The first permanent theatres were built.
• Exploration

  • Europeans discovered new lands and new peoples.
  • England became a major power in the world.