Patronage in Renaissance Italy: From 1400 to the Early Sixteenth Century

This comprehensive study of the patrons of fifteenth-century Italian art provides an in-depth examination of their role in shaping the Renaissance and reviving ancient Roman styles.

With a focus on the religious beliefs and duties of these patrons, the book explores how they financed their projects, chose themes and styles, and were involved in the final appearance of palaces, churches, statues, altarpieces, and fresco cycles.

Drawing on a vast store of knowledge, the author writes authoritatively and provides a refreshing contrast to the abstraction and intellectual constipation that characterize much of the cultural history written in Italy.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of European art and the role of patrons in shaping its course.