Yes, they helped Florence become one of the richest and highly successful city states in Italy.
They were a famous banking family during the rennisance period
The Medici Family were an influential and wealthy family under Cosimos rule. All suceeding descendents of the family maintained and upheld their rule.
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Humanism is an intellectual movement that emphasizes human interests, values, and potential. It increased during the Renaissance as scholars and thinkers began to focus on classical texts and ideas, leading to a renewed interest in human-centered learning, culture, and the arts. This shift away from medieval scholasticism towards a more secular, human-centric perspective was fueled by the belief in the importance of individual achievement and human capabilities.
Wealthy supporters of artists, musicians, scholars, and scientists in the Renaissance period were often known as patrons. These patrons provided financial support, resources, and protection to help foster creativity and innovation among talented individuals. Famous patrons of the Renaissance include the Medici family in Florence and Pope Julius II in Rome.
Renaissance women, as expected, stayed home to care for the children and the home. The men in the family worked out of the house, tending the fields or in merchant shops. Older children, both boys and girls, often worked alongside their fathers, to help contribute to the family funds.
They gave them the money for supplies to paint
Lorenzo Di Medici was the ruler of Florentine Republic. His reign fell during the Renaissance period. He was a rich man and was known as a patron of artists, poets and scholars. He supported artistes like Michelangelo and Botticelli. During his reign he also played a vital role in maintaining peace with other Italian states, which ended with his death at the age of only 43.
Buying entry (tickets) to the plays.
The word Renaissance means “rebirth” and this is what happened. There was a birth of knowledge, science, books were printed, art grew with sponsored benefactors to help build cathedrals and add art. Italy was the home of the Renaissance and people like da Vinci painted commissions for wealthy benefactors like the Medici.
Humanism during the Renaissance was an intellectual movement that focused on the potential and achievements of human beings, emphasizing individualism, rational thinking, and a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman literature. It promoted the idea that humans have the ability to shape their own destinies through education and the pursuit of knowledge.
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