What Effect of Diversity Patrons on the Arts in the 15th-18th centuries? - part 1

Portrait of Isabella D'este by Titian around 1534 to 1536.

Renaissance is the word that refers to rebirth with broader meaning in Europe history.

During the renaissance period (15th-18th centuries), Europe witnessed of new world finding (Columbus found American continent); new understanding of astronomy system (Copernicus); and many other important inventions.

In respect to ancient Greece and Rome, it was a revival of intellectual, value and classical art of these former empires.

Non-religious groups such as families and governments started to be patrons of arts in the renaissance era, and was flowering in Italy.

As suggested by Muscato (2003) that the cities of Italy were controlled by powerful “princess,” they are elected representatives, lords and dukes.

These leaders hired painters, sculptors and designers to be the official court artists. In addition, rich people could be patron by bringing the artist in their private homes.

 Portrait of Isabella d'Este, 

painted by Leonardo da Vinci around 1499

One of well known patrons was Isabella d'Este, she was a ruler of Mantua, Italy and a great patron of:

- painters

- writers,

- poets

- musicians

Three famous painters supported by Isabella d'Este are:

- Leonardo da Vinci

- Mantegna

- Titian 

Medal of Isabella d'Este,

carved by Gian Cristoforo Romano in 1505

Some artists were associated with Isabella are:

- Perugino

- Battista Spagnoli

- Raphael,

- Andrea Mantegna,

- Castiglione

- Bandello.

Writers who gote supported by Isabella d'Este are:

- Ariosto

- Baldassare Castiglione

Musicians such as Bartolomeo Tromboncino and Marchetto Cara also got supported by Isabella d'Este.

# Continued to part 2

Reference

Muscato, C. 2003. Patrons of Renaissance Art: Roles, Influence & Famous Works. Retrieved from study.com..