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Respond to the following prompt in a short essay of approximately 400 words. Organize the essay around a primary point of argumentation that you synthesize from the readings and videos. Support your point with material taken from the assigned content – you will not need to consult any sources beyond what is provided. Each essay must include specific reference to at least two works of art, and include one quotation from the assigned texts.
Question: From the examples we saw this week, how did the rise of a wealthy lay class of patrons shape artistic production of 15th-century Northern European manuscript and/or panel painting? Consider factors such as personal devotion, social status, legacy and commemoration, and other motivations reflected in the form, content, and context of the works they commissioned. Compare two works with identifiable patrons in your response.