The Elizabethan Era

By Christina and Geoffry

What is the Elizabethan Era?

The Elizabethan Era is named for Queen Elizabeth I of England.

This was the time period between 1558- 1603.

Daily Life in the Elizabethan Era

Clothing Women’ fashion

Dresses Snoods

*as time went on, women’s fashion differed

Men’s Fashion Men’s fashions also progressed Jerkins vests

Food of the Elizabethan Era

Two meals a day Chairs and benches - setup Salt & meat were rare Lower and middle class ate grains and veggies Sugar, vanilla, and chocolate were also rare

Religion

Elizabeth ascended to her throne in 1558 Tension between Catholics and Prostants Daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife,

Anne Boleyn

Science & Technology

Great Advances in this Period Sir Francis Drake, first English man to sail the

world Studies of the body and brain Inventions

Sports

Blood Sports Team Sports

Football Hurling Soccer Fencing Hunting

Art

Elizabeth loved art, so in this period, the arts flourished Portraits Domestic Arts Architecture

Music

Became more refined & expressive in this period

Several New Instruments Lute Viol Bagpipe Fife Cornet

Theater

Along with the arts, theater also flourished English poets were influenced by Italians Shakespeare’s Globe National Pastime