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From the ancient world onward, patronage of the arts was important in art history.It is known in greatest detail in reference to medieval and Renaissance Europe, though patronage can also be traced in feudal Japan, the traditional Southeast Asian kingdoms, and elsewhere—art patronage tended to arise wherever a royal or imperial system and an aristocracy dominated a society and controlled a ...
This category includes patrons of 'the arts' in general. For patrons of the visual arts in particular, see Category:Patrons of art. Subcategories.
This category is about art patrons, i.e. patrons of the visual arts such as painting, drawing and sculpture. For patrons of 'the arts' in general, see Category:Patrons of the arts . Subcategories
A patron is a person or organization that supports another. Patron or Patrón may also refer to: ... Arts, entertainment, and media. Patron (2021 video game)
An art gallery or dealer "processes" the artist's work usually resulting in a sale of the artworks on the artist's behalf. The dealer or art gallery then typically takes a percentage of the price. This portion is called the gallery's "commission". The remainder of the proceeds goes to the artist.
Generally, scholars have taken one of two sides regarding the many magnificent commissions of Julius II. The first, more widely accepted viewpoint is that Julius was an extravagant patron. He was known by scholars to be a patron purely for selfish motives, imposing aspirations, and a grandiose self-image. (Gosman, 43).
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Sir George Howland Beaumont, 7th Baronet (6 November 1753 – 7 February 1827) was a British art patron and amateur painter. He played a crucial part in the creation of London 's National Gallery by making the first bequest of paintings to that institution.