Henry VIII and the Legacy of the Tudor Court: English Country Houses and Palaces

About this course:

The splendor and pageantry of the Tudor Court of King Henry VIII heralded the entry of England into the European Renaissance.  As Henry seized lands from the monasteries to reward his loyal followers with great expanses of land, he set in motion the creation and decoration of fine palaces and country manors that continued for three centuries, from the Renaissance through the Baroque and Georgian periods. In this course, we explore the splendid architecture and sumptuous interiors, furniture, and decorative arts of the palaces and manors of each period, set against the backdrop of court intrigues and the private lives of the individuals who owned these estates. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.