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Controversies Of Art During The 15th-18th Century

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I think the new patrons of the arts in the 15th-18th centuries brought diversity to the arts during the Renaissance period. While up until this point the church was the primary commissioner of art works, those works tended to focus on religious iconography and biblical stories, as well as church architecture and works to adorn church interiors. The new interest in works of art by government and wealthy or middle class families allowed the artists to depict a broader range of subject matter in their work. One example of this is The Triumph of Camillus by Biagio D’Antonio and Workshop c. 1470/1475, seen here: Though the patron of this piece is unknown it is believed to have been commissioned by a wealthy family of Florence and to

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