P.Diddy is a patron of the Arts

During the renaissance people who had money would use it to buy artwork or literature. These purchases would demonstrate their power because the Renaissance was a time period focused on art and those who could fund it were viewed favorably.

Go to this website and complete the "Patrons of the Arts" Activity. I want you to do this in order to see how patrons of the arts had influence during the renaissance. I think ths website will help you better understand the topic of patrons of the arts. To participate click the link below and click the activity "Patrons of the Arts" and watch the introduction and follow the instructions. (If you do not want to navigate away from the blog right click the link and open it in a new window)
http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/index.cfm
Here is a short video clip that describes some of what P.diddy (Sean Combs) has done to accumulate power in todays society. As stated in the video P.Diddy over the years has started his own label, created numerous t.v shows, opened resturants and has created a clothing line with his money. I chose this clip to describe P.diddy because it discusses how he invested his money in other artists and artistic avenues in order to increase his power. While you are watching the clip think about how P.diddy might be considered a modern day patron of the arts.
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Please come to class prepared to discuss both your experince at the website and how P.diddy might be considered a modern patron of the arts. In order to fully answer the question you should analyze why P.diddy invested in producing other artists or art and how that connects to the patrons of the arts during the Renaissance. You may address these questions in a comment below.