In what ways did Italian artists of the 15th and 16th centuries respond to the "tastes" of their patrons?

Answer 1

Maybe you can re-word this statement but I think that it applies: Artists generally reflect the changing times that they live in, right? Patrons probably wouldn't commission a painting unless the style was "in vogue" or in other words, "per their relevant tastes". "The principal features were the revival of learning based on classical sources, the rise of courtly and papal patronage, the development of perspective in painting, and the advancements of science.".......

Answer 2

Becasue the patrons were the ones paying them! : ) You know that saying, "money talks"?!