They were by and large Merchant Princes, nobleman who had gained concessions to have a monopoly in certain areas of trade. Artistic patronage was a matter of prestige.
To acquire wealth; to become wealthy; to make money
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As he gained wealth he began to acquire more property and material possessions.
they became art patrons
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By the time he was 40, Vanderbilt's wealth exceeded $500,000, but he still looked for new opportunities
They are talking about how nations acquire wealth.
Yes, banking played a crucial role in the wealth and art of the Italian city-states during the Renaissance. The rise of banking families like the Medici in Florence allowed for the accumulation and investment of wealth, which in turn supported the flourishing of artistic patronage and the commissioning of artworks. The Medici, for example, were major patrons of artists such as Michelangelo and Botticelli, elevating their status and contributing to the development of Renaissance art.
'Cause they wanted the have more wealth
By selling furs to the Native-Americans.
wealthy patrons of the arts (apex)
Bill Gates acquired his wealth as he created Microsoft in his garage eventually becoming the CEO and then selling the company.