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abqtommy

(14,118 posts)
2. There was a time when the main patron/financial supporter of the arts in the western world was
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 11:05 AM
Mar 2020

the Roman Catholic Church. All the artists knew this and made sure that their bread was buttered,
both literally and figuratively...

brush

(57,495 posts)
3. The Medici family also, which produced 4 popes, had considerale influence...
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 11:23 AM
Mar 2020

as art patrons throughout the Renaissance.

uriel1972

(4,261 posts)
8. Lets not forget the Borgias as well...
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020

Both Families patronised the arts and murder, torture, theft, war and rapine. No wonder they produced so many Popes.

CaptYossarian

(6,448 posts)
6. Funny how a guy born in the Middle East looks just like Kenny Loggins.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:24 PM
Mar 2020

There were a lot of miracles back then.

SCantiGOP

(14,238 posts)
7. How can you doubt religion
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 01:16 PM
Mar 2020

when the picture clearly says this guy is "immortal."
That means he is well over 500 years old. Let's see your atheist artists top that.

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