What role did the patrons of the arts play in the development of Renaissance ideas? They played a huge role because they practically paid for all art in ancient Rome during the Renaissance.During the Renaissance, great advances occurred in geography, astronomy, chemistry, physics, math, manufacturing, and engineering.
a person who supports with money, gifts, efforts, or endorsement an artist, writer, museum, cause, charity, institution, special event, or the like: a patron of the arts; patrons of the annual Democratic dance. a person whose support or protection is solicited or acknowledged by the dedication of a book or other work.
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