WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Art, architecture and learning flourished during the Florentine Renaissance because of the support of wealthy patrons such as Cosimo de’ Medici (1389-1464). His support of these areas led to physical manifestations of the power and control he held over the city of Florence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Medici Bank, from when it was created in 1397 to its fall in 1494, was one of the most prosperous and respected institutions in Europe, and the Medici family was considered the wealthiest in Europe for a time.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Medici House Patronage. The House of Medici was an Italian banking family, political dynasty, and later royal house that first began to gather prominence under Cosimo de’ Medici in the Republic of Florence during the first half of the 15th century.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Medici are famous as the ruling family of Florence from the 15th century through until early in the 18th. They made their money as bankers, and became extremely wealthy patrons of the arts.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Medici family, also known as the House of Medici, first attained wealth and political power in Florence, Italy, in the 13th century through its success in commerce and banking.