During the Renaissance, wealthy patrons commissioned paintings to decorate their homes and chapels. Artists who secured a powerful patron received steady income and could focus entirely on their craft. Artists without patrons often struggled to survive. Question: What conclusion can be drawn about the role of patrons in Renaissance art?
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A
Patrons were essential to the financial survival of most Renaissance artists.
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B
Renaissance artists disliked working for patrons.
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C
Only religious subjects could be painted during the Renaissance.
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D
Wealthy patrons were always fair to the artists they hired.