Why do you think Rich Rulers were patrons of the art during the Renaissance?

Question: Why do you think Rich Rulers were patrons of the art during the Renaissance!?

Why would rich rulers want to pay to promote arts!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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They had more wealth than they could consume!.
Perceived status could result in real political power and material benefit
in Renaissance societies!.
Status contests could take the place of real physical confrontations
in some situations and that benefitted the whole society!.
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Same reason rich corporations are patrons of art today - it's a socially acceptable way of showing off!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

To make themselves appear opulent and powerful!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Much patronage in Florence arose as an outward expression of the philosophical tenets of Civic Humanism!.Www@QuestionHome@Com