Royal Patronage

Personification of Ktisis (Foundation), first half of 6th century; Early Byzantine Byzantine Mosaic, marble, glass; 68 1/4 x 58 3/4 x 1 in. (173.4 x 149.3 x 2.5 cm) Harris Brisbane Dick Fund and Fletcher Fund, 1998 (1998.69) www.metmuseum.org

Royal patronage played an important role in the making of European and Islamic art. For example, the construction of mosques and other religious buildings was the responsibility of the ruler and the prerogative of high court officials.

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