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Meaning of "patron of the arts" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PATRON OF THE ARTS

patron of the arts  [ˈpeɪtrən əv ðɪ ɑːts] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PATRON OF THE ARTS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Patron of the arts is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PATRON OF THE ARTS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Patronage

Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows to another. In the history of art, arts patronage refers to the support that kings, popes and the wealthy have provided to artists such as musicians, painters, and sculptors. It can also refer to the right of bestowing offices or church benefices, the business given to a store by a regular customer, and the guardianship of saints. The word "patron" derives from the Latin patronus, "patron," one who gives benefits to his clients. In some countries the term is used to describe political patronage, which is the use of state resources to reward individuals for their electoral support. Some patronage systems are legal, as in the Canadian tradition of the Prime Minister to appoint senators and the heads of a number of commissions and agencies; in many cases, these appointments go to people who have supported the political party of the Prime Minister.

Definition of patron of the arts in the English dictionary

The definition of patron of the arts in the dictionary is someone who acts as a patron to or supports charities, organizations, and individuals that work in or concern the arts.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PATRON OF THE ARTS


arts
ɑːts
boots
buːts
bort
bɔːts
charts
tʃɑːts
clarts
klɑːts
darts
dɑːts
eats
iːts
exports
ˈɛkspɔːts
Harz
hɑːts
hearts
hɑːts
Herts
hɑːts
institutes
ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːts
outskirts
ˈaʊtˌskɜːts
parts
pɑːts
quartz
kwɔːts
roots
ruːts
shorts
ʃɔːts
smarts
smɑːts
sports
spɔːts
thoughts
θɔːts

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PATRON OF THE ARTS

patrologist
patrology
patrolwoman
patrolwomen
patron
patron saint
patronage
patronal
patroness
patronisation
patroniser
patronization
patronize
patronizer
patronizing
patronizingly
patronless
patronly
patronne
patronymic

WORDS THAT END LIKE PATRON OF THE ARTS

applied arts
beaux-arts
black arts
by fits and starts
dramatic arts
graphic arts
household arts
in fits and starts
industrial arts
liberal arts
lonely hearts
mixed martial arts
of many parts
performing arts
private parts
school of arts
street smarts
the arts
the charts
visual arts

Synonyms and antonyms of patron of the arts in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «patron of the arts» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PATRON OF THE ARTS

Find out the translation of patron of the arts to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of patron of the arts from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «patron of the arts» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

艺术赞助人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mecenas de las artes
570 millions of speakers

English

patron of the arts
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कला के संरक्षक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

راعي الفنون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

меценат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

patrono das artes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আর্টস পৃষ্ঠপোষক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mécène des arts
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penaung seni
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kunstmäzen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

芸術のパトロン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

예술 의 후원자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Patron seni
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bảo trợ nghệ thuật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கலைகளின் புரவலர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कलांचे आश्रयदाता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sanat patronu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

patrono delle arti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mecenas sztuki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

меценат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

patron al artelor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προστάτης των τεχνών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

beskermheer van die kunste
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mecenat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

beskytter av kunst
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PATRON OF THE ARTS»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PATRON OF THE ARTS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about patron of the arts

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PATRON OF THE ARTS»

Discover the use of patron of the arts in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to patron of the arts and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Lorenzo De' Medici: Florence's Great Leader and Patron of ...
Presents the life and accomplishments of the fifteenth-century ruler of Florence who was renowned for his passion for the arts, and who sponsored Michelangelo.
Lee Hancock, 2004
2
Philip II of Spain: Patron of the Arts
This selection of essays by Rosemarie Mulcahy gives a sense of the variety of talent, both Spanish and foreign, that flourished under Philip II's patronage and provides fascinating insights into the king's artistic projects.
Rosemarie Mulcahy, 2004
3
Lorenzo De' Medici and the Art of Magnificence
"Historian F.W. Kent offers a new look at Lorenzo's relationship to the arts, aesthetics, collecting, and building - especially in the context of his role as the political boss (maestro della bottega) of republican Florence and a leading ...
F. W. Kent, 2006
4
Gothic Art 1140-c. 1450: Sources and Documents
ABBOT SUGER OF SAINT-DENIS: THE PATRON OF THE ARTS The man who commissioned and personally directed the building of the first completely gothic structure was Suger, abbot of Saint-Denis, churchman, diplomat and trusted ...
Teresa Grace Frisch, 1987
5
The Short Stories
“What?” he 360 Patron of the Arts ...
Langston Hughes, R. Baxter Miller, 2002
6
Patronizing the Arts
In this provocative book, Marjorie Garber looks at the history of patronage, explains how patronage has elevated and damaged the arts in modern culture, and argues for the university as a serious patron of the arts.
Marjorie Garber, 2008
7
Allusions in Ulysses: An Annotated List
He was a great patron of the arts and was the father of Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia. In his "Alphabetical Notebook," now at Cornell (Scholes, item 25), Joyce has written, s.v. Gogarty, (Oliver Saint John), "The plump shaven face and the sullen ...
Weldon Thornton, 1968
8
"La Nouvelle Artemise": Catherine De' Medici as Queen of ...
The fifth chapter addresses the collections of painting and objets d'arts that Catherine amassed over the years as expressions of her public and private personae.
Laurent Odde, 2008
9
How to Prepare for the AP European History
Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449-1492): Cosimo's grandson, not only the republic's ruler but a lavish patron of the arts. He personified the Renaissance attitude of living life rather than waiting for its fulfillment after death. His genius was his ...
James M. Eder, 2003
10
Renaissance Essays
... full of magnificent fantasies and unattainable ambitions and who, in the end, achieved nothing — or at least nothing except a myth. For at least the myth remains.1 The learned humanists of 13 2: The Emperor Maximilian I, as patron of the arts.
Hugh Trevor-Roper, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PATRON OF THE ARTS»

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Kanye West Premieres His New Video For 'All Day' And 'I Feel Like …
Kanye West's dual video for “All Day” and the new track “I Feel Like That” makes its way to the worldwide web courtesy of a patron of the arts. «UPROXX, Jul 15»
2
The expert work of a nine-year-old Oradell photographer, on display …
The old man turned out to be Martin Hicks, the Closter patron of the arts for whom Belskie's Hicks Gallery was named. Two years later – the first ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
3
Adele DeLeeuw Scholarships awarded to Plainfield area students
A patron of the arts and literature, she took a special interest in young people. After her death in 1988, she established a $1 million scholarship ... «MyCentralJersey.com, Jul 15»
4
Super Furry Animals' artist Pete Fowler launches limited edition …
Gwenllian's son, known as The Lord Rhys, becomes a soldier, diplomat and patron of the arts. For more details, visit the Cadw website by ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
5
Extract: The Time Traveller's Guide to British Theatre
And he's a patron of the arts. We see jesters and musicians, as well as actors preparing their interludes, the short playlets that, Walter says, are ... «The Arts Desk, Jul 15»
6
Southwick: MoCA, WAM, FAM & Icons
She was an accomplished painter, exhibitor and dedicated patron of the arts. She lived most of her adult years in Paris but maintained her ties ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
7
JAHC names Mayor's Awards for the Arts recipients
Patron of the Arts: ConocoPhillips Alaska supports many of the arts groups and community causes in Juneau. The JAHC regards this support ... «Juneau Empire, Jul 15»
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JAHC's annual Mayor's Awards for the Arts recipients named
Patron of the Arts: ConocoPhillips Alaska supports many of the arts groups and community causes in Juneau. The JAHC regards this support ... «Capital city weekly, Jul 15»
9
The Monarchs: Charles II (1660-1685) - The Restoration Monarch
A patron of the arts and sciences Charles founded the Royal Society to promote scientific research and the Royal Observatory. He also Royal ... «Anglotopia.net, Jul 15»
10
Past Dan's Literary Prize Entrants Read Last Sunday
Antretter considers himself a full-time patron of the arts, a climate control advocate and a non-Prius owner. “Redux” was his 2014 entry in the ... «Dan's Papers, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Patron of the arts [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/patron-of-the-arts>. May 2024 ».
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