Visual and literary propaganda created a cult of personality around Elizabeth. From the 1570s onward, in particular, a carefully manufactured image was created – the cult of 'Gloriana' was developed to make Elizabeth an object of worship for her people.
Portraits contained symbolic objects:
globes, crowns, swords and columns - reminded people of empire & power
Moons and pearls - represented virginity and purity
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Elizabethan revision resource (AQA GCSE)
RandomWelcome to a revision source for AQA History with their Elizabethan topic. Here you will find important information about the Elizabethan times. I hope you will find this resource useful. (Is easier to read on a computer than on the phone)
