Art Patrons in Florence: the Medicis. Andrew Graham–Dixon.
Audio: English. Subtitles: English.

The role of the Florentine Medicis, one of the richest and most famous dynastic families, as exceptional art patrons.
They started commissioning religious works of art passion in order to atone for their sin of usury, but then they became passionate about Art for Art's sake.
Backed by their enormous banking wealth, they had a decisive influence on the Renaissance artistic movements in Florence and Italy, and this impact can be felt even in modern times.
Masterfully – and entertainingly – presented by Andrew Graham–Dixon.

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