WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a patron?
A
A wealthy artist
B
A wealthy supporter of artists
C
A poor artist
D
A wealthy merchant
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows on another. In the history of art, arts patronage refers to the support that kings, popes, and the wealthy have provided to artists such as musicians, painters, and sculptors.

Detailed explanation-2: -An art patron is an individual of wealth and influence who financially supports an artist through direct commission, sponsorship, or referrals. The practice flourished during the Renaissance period and continues today. However, the role has changed over time, especially with the rise of digital art.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kings, popes, princes, cardinals, poets, and humanists, as well as cathedrals, convents, and monasteries-all sorts of patrons shaped Renaissance artistic culture by engaging artists to fulfill their commissions.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is a patron? A patron is someone who agrees to lend their name to your organisation as a way of supporting you.

Detailed explanation-5: -In addition to providing financial support, wealthy patrons can also offer guidance and mentorship to artists, helping them to hone their craft and create works of art that are of the highest quality. This could result in a larger public appreciation for and demand for the work of those artists.

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