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DOI :10.26650/B/SSc21.2024.028.001   IUP :10.26650/B/SSc21.2024.028.001    Full Text (PDF)

The Patronage of Art: Conceptual and Historical Framework

Erdoğan Altun, Nuri Fudayl Kıcıroğlu, Ayşegül Komsuoğlu

This article examines the historical evolution and complex dynamics of patronage, particularly in the context of art. It shows the asymmetrical relationship between patrons and clients, emphasizing hierarchical power structures and reciprocal obligations. Tracing patronage from feudal times to industrial era, it highlights the shift from monarchs to the bourgeoisie as patrons of art.

By deconstructing the historical trajectory of art patronage, the article reveals the mutual influence between societal changes, power dynamics, and the evolution of artistic expression. Functioning as a reflective lens, it illuminates the nuanced relationship between patrons, artists, and socio-political landscapes, thereby demonstrating the ongoing progression of human interaction and cultural development. In the contemporary epoch, as the traditional patronage paradigms undergo profound transformation, the evolving relationship between art and patrons embodies a fusion of historical legacies and modern adaptations. This relationship vividly epitomizes the interconnected history of power, creativity, and the evolution of societies, outlining their confluence throughout historical epochs.


Keywords: Patronage, Art Patronage, Ottoman Art Patronage

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