Lorenzo de' Medici, also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, was a wealthy merchant and influential patron of the arts. He was a prominent figure during the Italian Renaissance and played a crucial role in supporting and promoting artists, scholars, and cultural endeavors in Florence, Italy. His patronage helped stimulate a flourishing artistic and intellectual climate during this period.
The Medici returned to power in Florence after their first exile through a combination of political maneuvering and military support. They secured alliances with other powerful families and gained the support of the people, while also having the backing of foreign powers. With these alliances and their military force, the Medici were able to overthrow their rivals and regain control of Florence.
patronage of Renaissance artists.
Well you see there is a really good story behind that. For starters the Florentines were into swinging, so they thought if the drove the Medici family from the city they would be able to have sex with them. Also, the horses needed some more exercise so they thought it would be good for them to ride out of the city. 1494 was a period of witches and the Florentines suspected the Medici's to be witches so they had to get the, out of the city as quick as possible before they were turned into cabbages.
The Medici were a banking family from Florence, Italy. They gave loans in turn for more money (interest). And they were very smart with their monmey....paying for artist such as Michaelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci. A very helpful link on the Medici: go to google and look up The Medici Family on PBS and is shpuld come up.=Hope this helps!=
Giovanni Boccaccio died on December 21, 1375, in Certaldo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Sir Lorenzo was an art promoter and the administrator of the city of Florence. He was a patron and protector to the famous Italian Renaissance artist and sculptor, Michael Angelo.
Cosimo de' Medici died on August 1, 1464 at the age of 74.
Go to Wikipedia. Type in "Medici Family". You will find tons of stuff.
providing patronage for renaissance artists
Lorenzo De Medici was important in the Italian Renaissance because he and he's family was the most 'powerful patrons' of the Renaissance.
She was very unloved by the French because she was Austrian by birth, sometimes considered a spy and a traitor, seriously misunderstood, considered wrongfully to be a spendthrift, constantly trying to please and meeting opposition at every turn. She was a fine lady, a good Queen a tragic figure. She also never said "Let them eat cake" when talking about the peasants not being able to have bread.
the medici family became so powerful because of there banking
Lorenzo de Medici, prominent during Italian Renaissance, was also known as Lorenzo the Magnificient (Lorenzo il Magnifico). He should not be confused with his second cousin, Lorenzo de Pierfrancesco de Medici who was also known as Lorenzo the Popular (Lorenzo il Popolano).
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Art History course
"Lorenzo Il Magnifico." Mediateca Di Palazzo Medici Riccardi. Provincia Di Firenze, 2007. Web. 26 Mar. 2011..palazzo-medici.it/mediateca/en/Scheda_Lorenzo_il_Magnifico>.
Built the largest unsupported dome in the world (at the time) with the help of the architect Brunelleschi.
Was the official bank of the Pope, John the 14th I believe, check that.
Was a patron to many artists, including sculptor Donatello.
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Technically he was the "ruler" in all aspects but the title or name of "ruler".
He was the richest man in his day. He financed the Pope!
Cosimo II de' Medici died on February 28, 1621 at the age of 30.