Explain the patronage system and how mozart was affected by it

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. This system allowed Mozart to practice his music. With a patronage, he had all the life necessities he needed and was able to concentrate on music and not other work.

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