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The Medicis were Christian. They felt that by patronizing Christian art it would help them gain favor with the powerful papacy as well as put them in God's good graces.
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Patrons like the Medicis also contributed greatly to advancements in art during the Renaissance period What did they do to encourage Renaissance art?
They commissioned works by the artists.
When was Medicis Pharmaceutical created?
Medicis Pharmaceutical was created in 1988.
Who were the medicis and what was their affect on the Renaissance?
The Medicis were members of a rich Florentine family who were patrons of the Arts. In those days, an artist made his living by getting commissions from the rich. These were basically orders for art work. The Medicis commissioned art for their personal chapel, for churches they frequented, for the city of Florence which they virtually controlled for some time, etc. Since some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance lived and worked in Florence, much of the art they commissioned are masterpieces. Michelangelo and Raphael are among those who benefitted from the Medicis love of Art.They also got themselves embroiled in city politics and even had a member or two of the family killed by political rivals. A Medici became Pope and another married the King of France.
Why did Michelangelo not like realistic art?
But he did. He painted a few, but most of his career was filled with commissions from Julius and the Medicis, who wanted other kinds of artwork.
What has the author Christian Hecht written?
Christian Hecht has written: 'Die Glorie' -- subject(s): Art, European, Christian art and symbolism, European Art, Nimbus (Art)
What pharmaceutical company produces Dysport?
In the UK it is Ipsen, in the US Medicis Medicis has also just been bought be Valeant.
What is christian art?
Art with a religious theme.
What is art movement in art?
Religious, christian
What has the author Valentina Cantone written?
Valentina Cantone has written: 'Ars monastica' -- subject(s): Art, Bizantyne, Art, Early Christian, Bizantyne Art, Christian art and symbolism, Early Christian Art, History, Mysticism, Sources 'Le arti a confronto con il sacro' -- subject(s): Art and religion, Congresses, Holy, The, in art, Christian art and symbolism
What is the purpose of the artists in Early Christian Art?
A: The purpose of Early Christian Art is the same as Christian Art today: to glorify God, celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and spread His word.
Did Catherine de Medicis support the Catholic or Protestant view?
Catherine de Medicis most definitely supported the Catholic Church against the heretics.
What is the difference between Christian art and pagan art?
Christian art depicts figures and stories from the Christian Bible. Pagan art depicts figures and stories from any number of pagan sources. Many of the classical artists did both Christian and pagan works, sometimes blending the two into a single art piece.
