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Patron

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten 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

Unit 10

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