Question

Like the image above, the ___________ often commissioned works of art, claiming to be in the name of religion.

Answer 1

Like the image above, the ruling class often commissioned works of art, claiming to be in the name of religion.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Ruling class. An example of this can be the Medici family who ruled Florence during the renaissance. They were the ruling class and great patrons of art, but what they commissioned for was usually something in coordination with the church even though they didn't really care about the church and wanted great art.