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Focusing on the evolution of artistic patronage from the year 1000 to the present, the book offers a rich and engaging narrative that highlights the relationship between artists and their patrons throughout history. The author, a Wolfson Prize-winning historian, delves into the cultural and societal influences that shaped this dynamic, providing insights into how patronage has impacted the creation and appreciation of art over the centuries.
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Marks of Opulence, Colin Platt
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Marks of Opulence
- Subtitle
- The Why, When and Where of Western Art 1000-1914
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Colin Platt
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 402
- ISBN13
- 9780006531562
- Category
- Art / Culture, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution of artistic patronage from the year 1000 to the present, the book offers a rich and engaging narrative that highlights the relationship between artists and their patrons throughout history. The author, a Wolfson Prize-winning historian, delves into the cultural and societal influences that shaped this dynamic, providing insights into how patronage has impacted the creation and appreciation of art over the centuries.