The Impact of the System of Patronage Upon Works of Art

Influence of the sponsorship system on art In the Renaissance, a sponsorship system was born mainly to reflect the importance of capitalism in Japan, especially in Florence. As a place of commercial capitalism, the Italian Renaissance was a very competitive place. Therefore it is natural that art is often entrusted for competitive reasons. In the Renaissance period, art was not what we think today, but it was expressive and interesting creation.

The Medici family is known for the support of art. Sponsorship is where wealthy people and families sponsor artists. They will pay a fee for the main artwork to the artists. Medici's sponsorship has had a major impact on the Renaissance and artists have become able to concentrate on their work without worrying about money. A large amount of art and architecture created in Florence early in the Renaissance is due to Medici. In the early years, they supported the painter Masaccio and helped the architect Brunelleschi rebuild San Lorenzo Cathedral. Other famous artists supported by Medici such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci

The picture on the left side of Michelangelo shows the influence of the patronage system on Renaissance artists. In the sponsorship system, wealthy individuals and institutions, which are sponsors of artists, request specific artworks that support the artist's career. This system recognizes talented artists and makes it possible to live a relatively comfortable life, but it also encourages resentment from artists who have not received such support. Michelangelo is sponsored by Pope Julius II and Sistine Chapel, one of the greatest works of Western art. Michelangelo's statue of David was appointed by an important business class commissioner in Florence. The patronage system is a symbol of Renaissance's artistic and cultural life, Michelangelo is a model of his positive result.

Centuries ago, artists produced works through a sponsorship system. And it was sponsored by the wealthy donor or church effectively. The artworks created by old masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Hieronymus Bosch were thus funded. The era has changed since the 20th century, until recently, the art of purchasing is still an inexplicable process. Life of artists is equally difficult, and artists often require references from more famous artists to display in galleries.