THE PHENOMENON OF THE MASQUE IN THE CULTURE OF THE ROYL COURT OF JAMES THE FIRST OF ENGLAND

Abstract

It was revealed that the Masque is an important element of the culture of England of first half of XVII century.  The structure of the royal court of James I is revealed. It is characterized by factionalism and the existence of centers of influence, the hostile relations of which were capable of starting the process of political instability in the country. The diversity of traditions of the cultural space of the royal court of the Stuarts is indicated, in which the royal court of Anne of Denmark was an alternative direction. It has been established that the main principle of the reign of James I is viewed through the prism of satisfying royal ambitions by manifesting «splendour and luxury» in the court Masque.

The essence of the phenomenon of the Court Masque of King James I is revealed, which was expressed in constructively-international, aesthetically-educational, cultural and educational, advisory, pacifist-reconciliatory aspects, as well as in demonstrating to Europe the financial stability of the crown of England.