In Renaissance Italy, art was paid for by a system of patronage. Typically a wealthy patron (customer) would ask an artist for a particular work on a particular subject, and then pay the artist until the work was completed. Sometimes patrons would have the artist move into their home and pay them for a series of works.
Based on the passage, what conclusion can be drawn about the art of the Renaissance?
A.
Artists had absolute freedom when creating art works.
B.
Patrons spent very little on their artists or their work.
C.
It was designed to appeal to all members of society.
D.
It was designed to appeal to wealthy members of society.