During the renaissance, patrons commissioned many different works of art for many different reasons, be it political Propaganda or something similar. The relationship between patrons and artists was clear; the patrons held all the power, decided what was to be painted, in what style and by what date. However, as the renaissance moved through into later periods, artists gained more prestige and began to go against their patrons. Famous artists began to paint what they wanted, disregarding their patron's instructions.
Overall, for most of the renaissance, patrons were well above artists in the relationship although this power balance shifted slightly later on.
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The relationships between artists and patron is like a sponsor and one being sponsored. Patrons would buy art from the artistes and support them. <3 ma Evie
The Renaissance period was a time of intellectual and artistic movements. Patrons were important because they provided support and funding to scientists, intellectuals and artists.
Well, the Renaissance movement in general was started in Italy, by many famous artists in the 15th-16th century. Cities would hire and/or support these artists. After the Renaissance movement started in Italy, many other European countries started to follow it, which led to more artistic and cultural improvements, aswell as an increase in the number of known artists.
People who financially supported artists during the renaissance were known as patrons. Wealthy families, such as the Medici's, would hold patron-ships with talented artists such as Botticelli.