Question
Who commissioned most of the artwork in Italy during the 16th Century?
a.
political parties
b.
wealthy families
c.
the papacy
d.
scholars
a.
political parties
b.
wealthy families
c.
the papacy
d.
scholars
Answers
Answered by
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c. the papacy
During the 16th century, especially during the Renaissance, the papacy was one of the most significant patrons of the arts in Italy. The Vatican commissioned numerous works from renowned artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael, leading to a flourishing of art during this period.
During the 16th century, especially during the Renaissance, the papacy was one of the most significant patrons of the arts in Italy. The Vatican commissioned numerous works from renowned artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael, leading to a flourishing of art during this period.