The first artistic influence of the Renaissance arrived in England when Henry VIII brought in some of the finest painters from Europe in the early decades of the sixteenth century.

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Because of the Sumptuary Laws, the upper class and royalty of the Elizabethan Era were allowed to wear many luxurious types of clothing, unlike the middle or lower classes. The upper class and royals were permitted to wear clothing made out of different types of expensive and rare materials, such as fur, velvet, silk, lace, etc.

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“Fashion and Classes.” ElizabethanTimesWiki –. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2015.

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The middle class in Elizabethan times were mainly rich people. Almost every person in the middle class wore hats in public, and both men and women enjoyed jewelry accessories. Both genders had gloves on when they go out to protect their hands.  Elizabethan era’s middle class women could wear clothing made out of broadcloth, linen, and cotton as well as wearing a chemise to protect their clothing from sweat and other bodily oils.

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“Fashion and Classes.” ElizabethanTimesWiki –. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2015.

People in the lower class were mainly poor people such as servants, market-people, and beggars, who did not have much money to spend on things such as clothing. As for, working women, they wear simple clothes because they couldn’t wear clothes that are visualized and have decoration. People in lower class usually wore clothes that is one-piece, and fitted to their body so that it shows with a waistline shape.

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“Fashion and Classes.” ElizabethanTimesWiki –. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2015.

This Elizabethan festivals, holidays, and celebrations. But this is a wedding feast. During the Elizabethan era, people looked forward to holidays because opportunities for leisure were limited.

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“ELIZABETHIAN HOLIDAYS.” ELIZABETHIAN HOLIDAYS. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2015.

The Elizabethan era is a period of discoveries and change. It is a period where there is a huge change in politics, culture, and especially, religion. It is also when the first theater in London where Christopher Marlowe and William Shakepeare’s plays were shown. This is an important time in English history.

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“Shakespeare’s Time:The Renaissance, Elizabethan Era, and the Age of Discovery   Tags: Age of Discovery, British Literature, Elizabethan Era, History, Renaissance, Shakespeare  .” Elizabethan Era. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2015.

The English Elizabethan Era is one of the most fascinating periods/eras in the History of England. The Elizabethan Era is named after the greatest Queens of England – Queen Elizabeth I. The Elizabethan Era is not only famous for the Virgin Queen but also for the era itself.

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“Home.” Shakespearestime –. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2015.