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Who commissioned most of the artwork in Italy during the 16th Century?
a.
political parties
b.
wealthy families
c.
the papacy
d.
scholars

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
c. the papacy

Popes (notably Julius II and Leo X) were the dominant patrons in 16th‑century Italy, commissioning major works by artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael for projects like the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and many Vatican frescoes.