Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A person, institution, or organization that commissions, funds, or supports the creation of an artwork, thereby influencing its subject matter, style, and purpose.
AP course connection
Topic 10.2: 10.2 Purpose and Audience in Global Contemporary Art