committenza

patronage

noun kohm-meet-TEN-tsah Rare

Origin: From committente (patron, client) + -enza.

Also means

commission; body of clients

Usage Note

Committenza refers collectively to patrons or clients who commission works of art, architecture, or other projects. In art history it describes the system of artistic patronage: la committenza medicea (Medici patronage). The singular can also denote a single commissioning body. Do not confuse with commissione (a single commission or fee).

Examples

"La committenza ecclesiastica finanziò il ciclo di affreschi."

Natural Translation

The ecclesiastical patronage funded the fresco cycle.

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