How Did the Foundling Hospital in Florence Reflect the Political

question 15

Multiple Choice

How did the Foundling Hospital in Florence reflect the political nature of artistic production in Florence?

• A) Brunelleschi won the commission in a public competition.
• B) It was a public demonstration of social responsibility of a wealthy guild.
• C) Its reliance on Classical form underscored Florentine power and status.
• D) It reinforced the role of the church as the dominant artistic patron.

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