Explain why artistic patronage by wealthy families was a new concept during the Renaissance.(1 point)

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Before the Renaissance, no one commissioned art.
Before the Renaissance, no one commissioned art.

Before the Renaissance, it was usually individuals—not families—who commissioned art.
Before the Renaissance, it was usually individuals—not families—who commissioned art.

Before the Renaissance, it was usually universities—not families—that commissioned art.
Before the Renaissance, it was usually universities—not families—that commissioned art.

Before the Renaissance, it was usually churches—not families—that commissioned art.

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Before the Renaissance, it was usually churches—not families—that commissioned art.

During the Renaissance, wealthy families, such as the Medici in Florence, began to play a significant role in the commissioning and funding of artworks, moving away from the predominant patronage models of the medieval period, which were largely dominated by the Church. This shift allowed for a broader variety of artistic expression and subjects, reflecting individual and civic identity rather than solely religious themes.