medici family
The Medici family was the great patron of renaissance artists.
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.
Engravings.
patronage of Renaissance artists.
Patrons
patrons bought many goods, thus supporting the secular idea of the renaissance
They commissioned works by the artists.
Before the Early Renaissance the prevailing subject matter was religious. Renaissance artists took up mythological and historical subjects as well. One should note that this was not primarily the doing of the artists but of those who commissioned the artworks.
The church
All portrait paintings of the Renaissance accurately portray the style of clothing of that period. Many wealthy families commissioned artists to paint family portraits to create a record of the family.
providing patronage for renaissance artists
Engravings and woodcuts
The Medici family was the great patron of renaissance artists.
Merchants played a key role in spreading Renaissance ideas by facilitating trade and travel across regions, which allowed for the exchange of goods, knowledge, and cultural influences. Their interaction with diverse cultures helped to promote new ideas in art, science, and philosophy, contributing to the dissemination of Renaissance ideals of humanism, individualism, and creativity. Additionally, merchants often patronized artists and scholars, further supporting the development and diffusion of Renaissance thought.
Renaissance artists means painters, sculptors, etc, who worked in the Renaissance era. That was in the 15th and early 16th centuries.
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.
Engravings.