Elizabeth I image comparison activity
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Overview
Compare different images of Queen Elizabeth I, all of which can be found at Westminster Abbey, to see how Elizabeth was viewed at the time the image was made. Encourage students to use this activity to think about how Elizabeth chose to portray herself and how others viewed her reign, using historical inquiry questions to encourage discussion and critical thinking.
Learning objectives
- To understand that Elizabeth I controlled her public image to present herself positively using costume, art and symbolism
- To answer historical inquiry questions about a range of images of Elizabeth I found within Westminster Abbey
- To use Westminster Abbey’s collection as a primary historical source
