Patronage and the Status of the Artist Flashcards
1
Q
What is commision?
A
assignment for artist by person of power/person paying
2
Q
Who ordered the paintings?
A
the patron
3
Q
What was the role of the patron?
A
they buy the art
4
Q
What was the request of patrons?
A
that they be in the painting
5
Q
How were artists viewed in the Pre-Modern era?
A
skilled laborer/thinker
6
Q
What constituted the paintings worth?
A
more gold = more money and the materials that were used
